Sr. Buyer & Repair Specialist

SUMMARY:  As part of a leading global aerospace distributor, this position will be directly responsible for the successful implementation of an advanced materials management system to track the purchase, repair, and exchange of aviation engine related LRUs.  Additional functions will be planning, forecasting, and buying of other material required for stock.  It will require a detail-oriented self-starter with exceptional analytical skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• LRU core/repair/exchange management within ERP systems.
• Customer facing, OEM and MRO interactions and correspondence.
• Understanding of Microsoft PowerBI dashboards, reports, visualizations, and interactive analysis of the plan and associated metrics, KPIs, trending, cost control, comparison, what-if queries, etc.
• Using PowerBI to develop ways to assist with planning and forecasting proper levels of material required to be purchased and managed for rotable stock.
• Assist with ERP system optimization, to produce the appropriate inputs into PowerBI.
• Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
• Leads aspects of strategic sourcing, which may include, Statement of Work (SOW) and Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation, proposal evaluation, price/cost analysis, contract negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration.
• Prepares purchase orders and sends copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations, and engineering change orders.
• Oversees and/or conducts supplier site visits as necessary.
• Other duties assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS   

• Associates degree
• 3+ years of relevant/technical work experience OR an additional 2 years specific work experience in lieu of degree
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skillsStrong written and oral communication skills
• Effective time management, able to identify and prioritize tasks necessary to meet long and short-term objectives
• Statistical Analysis and ModelingTeam oriented, resourceful and fast learner

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient in MS Office suite, strong Excel skills and experience with Microsoft PowerBI or other BI tool
• Knowledge of Pentagon ERP system or equivalent.

• The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and a pre-employment drug screening.