Procurement Representative

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This position is responsible for the procurement activities for VAS non-aircraft material purchases and the administrative support of VAS' Quality system. The purchasing activities will ensure the timely management of our defined purchasing strategies, policies and procedures to ensure the optimization of cost obligation cash and price management.

• Responsible for purchasing a portfolio of all operational support items that support the global warehousing, transportation and logistics portion of the business.
• Purchasing requisitions, order management, establishing economic purchasing models and reorder points, vendor management (creation through evaluation).
• Search for opportunities to improve the items' cost 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 for the portfolio.
• Work in accordance with the VAS processes and behaviors.
• Assist with the completion of Customer Quality Surveys.
• Compile and maintain KPI's for VAS' Quality System performance.
• All other duties as assigned.

• 4-year degree in Business or Supply chain Management, Engineering or related field.

• 5+ years effective negotiation experience in a Buyer capacity in an aerospace environment (preferred).
• Experience in the aviation industry is desirable.

• 0% Domestic and International.

• Authorized to work in the US, able to work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship.

• N/A.

• 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.

• Strong communication skills in written and verbal English.

• Office 365, Google Suite, SAP experience preferred.

• Experience and skill in use of PC software as well as internal company operating systems.

This position will report directly to the Head of Quality.

Is this a people manager?
NO
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• Onsite or remote: 100% Onsite.
• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens; able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily.
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily.
• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. N/A.
• Lifting: able to lift…