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Aviation Technical Services · 3 days ago

Procurement Specialist

DFW, 15050 Trinity Blvd, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$24/hr - $44/hr

2+ years exp

Aviation Technical Services is a company dedicated to providing unmatched quality, service, and safety in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul. The Procurement Specialist is responsible for procuring commodities and services to support ATS' business goals while analyzing supply chain opportunities to achieve cost efficiency.

AerospaceService Industry

Responsibilities

Performs purchasing duties to plan and procure supplies, materials, equipment and services

Develops RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and sends to perspective suppliers. Manages supplier responses to these documents and takes appropriate action

Works in conjunction with entire supply chain department to analyze, recommend, coordinate and execute purchases which support ATS business goals

Executes purchases for critical goods or services using standard format for contracts and purchase orders

Plans, evaluates, and procures goods, raw materials and chemicals to maintain adequate inventory levels to increase production efficiencies and on time completions

Analyzes planned inventory levels for assigned items. Makes recommendations and changes to levels as appropriate to support current business trends to maximize supply chain direct margin

Coordinates the fabrication, heat treat, and material process requirements in accordance with FAA and OEM directives

Provides order updates to production, internal planning, and overhead department leadership

Expedites purchase orders as required to support ATS customers (internal and external)

Works directly with customers as a focal point for material status to keep production on track

Resolves issues pertaining to purchase orders: receiving, and invoicing discrepancies and timely closure of purchase orders

Frequently communicates with suppliers to build and maintain positive, long-term supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery targets are met

Oversees suppliers for adherence to contracts on LTA and consignment inventory

Interfaces with ATS team members at many levels, up to and including middle management

Assists in training and mentoring of purchasing staff

Regular and prompt attendance

Effective and appropriate conduct with co-workers

Performs other duties as assigned

Some travel may be required

May be required to work extended hours to meet deadlines

Qualification

Purchasing experienceSupplier relationship managementRFIsRFPsRFQsInventory managementContract negotiationCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving