Buyer Supply Chain Coordinator

Responsible for providing outsourced procurement functions in a fast-paced environment to support OE Manufacturing and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activities of the Sarasota facility. This position is responsible for procuring parts for customers’ units in a timely manner, expediting and provide accurate status of all urgent and/or critical parts issues. This position is the main liaison between the part distributors/outside service suppliers and the production scheduler/customer service team member.

Issue purchase orders to direct material suppliers and outside service suppliers and flow down commercial, shipping instructions, documentation, and quality requirements. Procure parts to support production in the repair of customers’ units. Ensure suppliers provide appropriate FAA documentation for traceability (MRO). Open, monitor status, expedite orders, and update ERP system. Provide timely status updates of delivery to internal and external customers.

Identify savings opportunities by searching for used parts that may be available on the international market by using various tools. Monitor parts inventory levels in ERP System. Manage Supplier Portal and SAP transaction and action messages. Manage relationships and all forms of communication with suppliers. Manage multiple accounts and tasks concurrently. Process and coordinate claims/warranties with suppliers. Manage communication among technical and non-technical supplier issues;

working with SPQM/Engineering/Quality. Manage and maintain inventory-restocking levels, supplier schedules, material exception reports such as expedite, de-expedite, cancellation, PO past due and other buyer action messages. Assist in maintaining required procurement related metrics and KPI’s. Manage material nonconformance issues, deviations, tooling issues, revision flow-downs and any other issues related to material specification discrepancies. Assist in other duties as assigned by Supply Chain Manager or the area supervisor.

Regular, predictable attendance is required. Must be willing to work overtime as necessary.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with 3 years of experience in Supply Chain
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5+ years experience in Supply Chain Environment
• Experience with an ERP System or applicable software
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Service orientation skills
• Must be capable to multi-task and prioritize workload
• Pay Details: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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