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StandardAero · 1 day ago

Specialist, Procurement

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

StandardAero is an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. The Procurement Specialist will manage sourcing materials, negotiate contracts, and support supply chain improvements to ensure the company meets its operational needs effectively.

Aerospace

Responsibilities

Obtains and reviews quotes through a variety of processes, from informal RFQ (Request for Quotation), through to full tendering and evaluation

Obtains best value for money for purchases undertaken through effective negotiation with potential suppliers; maintains the quality requirements of the business in relation to procurement activities and applies best industry practice

Initiates purchase orders and works with suppliers to monitor and/or expedite delivery; conducts follow-up with suppliers to resolve any delivery, quality, or cost problems

Communicates product delivery issues quickly and across all levels of the organization

Engages, supports and obtains agreement from key stakeholders in respect of Supply Chain contract implementation

Continually strives to lower material costs, improve supplier quality and delivery, and reduce the supplier base by working supplier rationalization projects

Pursues supplier consolidation or tiered supplier models and negotiates contracts with a view to reduce cost and obtain the best possible terms and conditions

Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of business unit/functional group business processes and the information/data required and generated by these processes

Collaborates with other areas of the business to gather, consolidate, and analyse data to prepare business cases for business process changes, supplier sourcing and negotiations, and make vs. buy decision making

Comprehends and reacts to reports on the following measures of performance for assigned inventory and/or supplies: overall stock levels; inventory turns; aged inventory; due date compliance; shortages; cost savings opportunities

Produces a variety of ad-hoc reporting. Presents and/or assists with preparing presentations of various data and reporting for all levels of management

Understands procurement and supplier sourcing and approval policies and procedures; interfaces with suppliers, staff, and management to obtain appropriate documentation and approvals

Reviews and recommends updates to company instructions and material policies and procedures

Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions

Carries out other duties as assigned

Qualification

SourcingTenderingSupplier relationship managementContract negotiationData analytics toolsAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsDecision-making skillsConflict resolutionCommunication skills