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Airbus · 4 hours ago

Procurement Representative

Boca Raton, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. This position is responsible for the procurement activities for VAS non-aircraft material purchases and the administrative support of VAS’ Quality system, ensuring timely management of purchasing strategies and optimization of cost obligations.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for purchasing a portfolio of all operational support items that support the global warehousing, transportation, and logistics portion of the business

Performance Activities Required For This Position: Purchasing requisitions, order management, establishing economic purchasing models and reorder points, vendor management (creation through evaluation)

Search for opportunities to improve the items’ cost and take action to implement them

Contribute to global strategies and action plans

Contribute to the achievement of the global KPI’s by implementing strategies and cost saving activities

Manage working relationships with suppliers: solve quality, delivery, cost problems, participate in supplier evaluations

Update the files and purchasing database for his/her portfolio

Work in accordance with the VAS processes and behaviors

Assist with the completion of Customer Quality Surveys

Compile and maintain KPI’s for VAS’ Quality System performance

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Procurement knowledgeSAP proficiencyNegotiation experienceMicrosoft Office masterySupplier managementAnalytical skillsFluency in another languageTeam playerCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

4-year degree in Business or Supply chain Management, Engineering or related field

Knowledge of laws governing procurement of items

Intermediate (or better) mastery of Microsoft Office and Google suite

Proficient with internal business systems such as SAP

Strong communication skills in written and verbal English

Preferred

5+ years effective negotiation experience in a Buyer capacity, in an aerospace environment

Experience in the aviation industry is desirable

Demonstrated success as a team player

Fluency in another language is highly desirable

Several years of experience working in the spare part business

Demonstrated effective negotiation and analytical skills

Strategic thinker with a structured approach to problem solving

Ability to work in an international environment and reach out across functions with a variety of individual interests to improve operations and enhance quality

Supplier management and development experience

Experience and skill in use of PC software as well as internal company operating systems