Buyer Analyst

Surf Air Mobility is building a world where air travel is the most sustainable, affordable, comfortable, quiet, and fastest way to travel any distance. We have brought all of the pieces together in order to accelerate the next great revolution in aviation: electric flight. By unlocking affordable, more sustainable, personalized air transportation for everyone, Surf Air Mobility promises to bring aviation into the modern age.

JOB TITLE: Buyer/Analyst
DEPARTMENT: Procurement
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: The Buyer/Analyst will source and purchase parts, tooling, services, and/or supplies necessary for the maintenance of the company’s fleet. This role is responsible for issuing, coordinating, and managing purchase orders, tracking the entire procurement process, and ensuring that parts are delivered on time and in compliance with quality standards.

• Provide adequate material support to the entire company
• Create purchase or repair orders with vendors to meet internal requirements.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Planning to ensure that all materials requirements are purchased and staged in advance of the maintenance plan.
• Working with the Supply Chain Supervisor assist in development of RFP’s, bids, supplier contracts, yearly/bulk contract provisions
• Receive and action materials requisitions from Maintenance Stations or other internal sources.
• Review inventory levels, requisitions, station allocations & usage data to determine proper stock coverage.
• Analyze consumption data, manufacture data and forecast parts requirements to determine the best inventory position. Creates solicitations and Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation, supports proposals, conducts price and cost analysis, negotiates price/cost and related terms and other agreement provisions
• Manage removed cores and repair order process. Determine appropriate repair conditions (Overhaul or Repair). Determine BER based on internal threshold.
• Identify supplier capabilities and determine beneficial repair options.
• File claims against suppliers for failed components that do not meet their warranty guarantee, damaged or lost-in-transit components/parts.
• Analyze and calculate procurement costs and develop cost reduction strategies. Negotiate with suppliers and contractors regarding specifications, scope of work, prices, terms and conditions. Analyze cost and price data from vendors
• Develop and implement sourcing & planning strategies (short & long term)
• Experience with sourcing goods and services specific to the aviation industry such as MRO (maintenance repair and operations)
• Monitor overall rotable and expendable spares and set ROP’s for proper allocations.
• Develop & maintain an approved supplier list (ASL) & monitor vendor performance.
• Be constantly aware of industry changes and the availability of alternate sources of materials. and cost saving items.
• Participate in inventory reviews and audits as required.
• Support surplus sales initiatives.
• Report and document all cost savings and cost avoidance activities.
• Reviews and resolves related invoicing issues and coordinates with Finance.
• Establish and maintain good housekeeping practices of all assigned areas.
• Maintain security measures to provide optimum control of the inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to learn and adhere to the Company's General Maintenance Manual (GMM) 135 Regulations and Dangerous Goods CFR 49.
• Knowledge of MROs and repair order administration
• Knowledge of aircraft component exchange programs and warranties
• General knowledge of the regulatory requirements for purchasing and spare inventory
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Purchasing, Business, Inventory Management or related areas
• Professional certification (CPIM/APICS) is a plus.

Work Experience:

• Prior experience in the airline/aviation industry is a necessity.
• Prior experience in inventory forecasting and analysis
• Prefer at least four (4) years in a purchasing or procurement role, supply chain…