Procurement Representative

* Responsible for purchasing a portfolio of all operational support items that support the global warehousing transportation and logistics support of the business.
* Performance activities required for this position: purchasing requisitions, order management, establishing economic purchasing models and reorder points
* Search for opportunities to improve the cost of items and take action to implement them.
* Contribute to global strategies and action plans.
* Contribute to the achievement of the global KPI’s by implementing strategies and cost saving activities.
* Manage working relationships with suppliers: solve quality, delivery, cost problems, participate in supplier evaluations
* Update the files and purchasing database
* Work in accordance with the VAS processes and behaviors.
* All other duties as assigned
* Desire 5+ years effective negotiation experience in a Buyer capacity, in an aerospace environment
* Experience in the aviation industry is desirable
* Knowledge of laws governing procurement of items
* Intermediate (or better) mastery of Microsoft Office and Google suite
* Proficient with internal business systems such as SAP
* Demonstrated success as a team player.
* Strong communication skills in written and verbal English
* Fluency in another language is highly desirable.
* Several years of experience working in the spare part business Demonstrated effective negotiation and analytical skills.
* Strategic thinker with a structured approach to problem solving.
* Ability to work in an international environment and reach out across functions with a variety of individual interests to improve operations and enhance quality
* Supplier management and development experience
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