Planner/Buyer

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you'll also enjoy our great perks.

Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics. You'll ensure we have what we need to service our customers.

As a Buyer/Planner, you'll be responsible for purchasing a variety of equipment, supplies and services utilizing computerized systems.

What you'll do:

• Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets which includes both consumables and expendables
• Review and prepare customer quotations as submitted by technicians for Supply Chain Manager
• Work closely with Supply Chain Manager and Planner to create a schedule which will allow for efficiency within production by aligning with the daily schedule of the stock room
• Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
• Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on supply
• Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization
• Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
• Prepare reports and updates as and when required
• Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
• Improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
• Prepare and raise purchase orders
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
• Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures
• Conduct research for new suppliers
• Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience of working in a purchasing team
• Experience of working closely with suppliers
• Computer literate, basic Excel Skills

Preferred Characteristics:

• 3 years of purchasing experience
• Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding and cost breakdown
• Able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements
• An understanding of aerospace processes and components would be advantageous
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritizes tasks and achieve set targets
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations
• Familiarity with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system would be beneficial

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities