Technical Buyer

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The Technical Buyer establishes contractual relationships with aircraft and engine parts suppliers who provide the greatest value to Breeze. They assist in sourcing activities for all aircraft and engine parts with the goal of achieving significant reductions in total cost of ownership. They also participate in the delivery of year-over-year productivity improvements while maintaining or improving service levels and reliability. Other responsibilities of the Technical Buyer include creating, issuing, monitoring, and analyzing purchase orders created for Technical Operations (Tech Ops);

resolving PO issues with Tech Ops and Accounts Payable; and ensuring that Breeze’s purchasing power is properly leveraged to minimize material costs.

Here’s what you’ll do Analyze the technical operations business spare parts requirements and source cost-effective solutions

Conduct sourcing events by developing statements of work, creating requests for proposals (RFPs), and managing the supplier proposal process

Select or recommend suppliers and negotiate and administer contracts

Carry out activities associated with purchasing aircraft and engine materials, parts, supplies, and services to support the operational requirements while ensuring the terms are in Breeze’s best interest

Plan and execute purchases as required based on system-generated requisitions

Manage pertinent purchase activities and information regarding part shortages, alternate suppliers, and delivery schedules

Apply purchasing policies, corporate policies, and Sarbanes-Oxley controls (SOX) to ensure company compliance, accuracy, and reliability of corporate financial reporting statements

Assist with collecting forms (e.g., supplier profile questionnaire, tax identification) to process supplier contracts and payments

Produce monthly spend category savings, project status, contract management, and SOX reports

Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations

Manage suppliers by conducting data analyses, conducting business review meetings, and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure compliance with stated contract service levels

Participate in the development and creation of policies, procedures, and process improvements

Serve as the primary point of contact with suppliers and major subcontractors

Other duties as assigned

Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence Here’s what you need to be successful

Minimum Qualifications 4-year degree in a Business-related field, or equivalent experience in a purchasing role3 years’ experience in a Purchasing role or similar business accounting/finance environment

Purchasing and contract negotiation experience

General understanding of FAA regulations including FAR Part 121 operations

Strong analytical skills and a good understanding of spreadsheet modeling

High performance orientation, ability to work well under pressure, prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and maintain flexibility

Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills

Self-starter must have a positive attitude and strong desire for success

Complete projects on time with minimal supervision; ability to work varied hours when necessary to meet deadlines

Must have authorization to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986

Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of aviation maintenance, supply chain, and contracts

Purchasing and supply management…