MRO Buyer

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Within the scope of direct materials, develops request for quotations, analyzes supplier responses, issues Purchase Orders to suppliers, tracks on-time delivery of orders
• Works collaboratively with internal and external suppliers to understand and consolidate purchasing requirements
• Monitors supplier performance and contract execution
• Proposes improvements of tools & processes and develop purchasing maturity within the Group, fosters operational excellence
• Partners with the Senior Management Team and Safran group teams to align purchasing with the overall business strategy
• Reports to Purchasing, Inventory, and Logistics Manager

• Supplier On-Time Delivery
• Supplier Quality Metrics
  
  Education:
• Bachelors Degree (BA/BS)

• Three or more years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Analytical Skills
  • Ability to break down and analyze information and then provide sound judgment and recommendations.
• Initiative
  • Displays self confidence, takes ownership and acts proactively to make things happen in the organization.
• Assertiveness
  • He/she deals with conflict constructively, argues skillfully and can put forward sound contributions even in the face of opposition.
• Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Ability to interact and adapt communication and style with personnel from all levels of company, Mechanics to the General Manager.

• Job Knowledge and Expertise
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the procurement and supply chain industry
  • Must have Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office:
    Excel, Word & Outlook
  • Knowledge of ERP systems such as Epicor is a plus
  • Knowledge of French language is a plus
  • Purchasing in the Aerospace industry is a plus
• Customer Orientation
  • Seeks to understand customer needs and expectations; understands and delivers customer value; promotes open and frequent communications with management and suppliers.