ASSOCIATE BUYER- Little Rock Service Center

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Assisting in the negotiations for purchases, materials and services required by the company at the best price, highest quality and best delivery possible consistent with corporate policies and procedures.
• Accomplishes sourcing primary, and where applicable, a secondary list of approved vendors for type of products assigned. Enters and manages purchase orders in Corridor system.
• Continuously monitors orders for delivery schedules, price changes, or other changes to the purchase order and promptly advises department originating order of current delivery status.
• Works with customers and vendors to make the appropriate shipping modes to ascertain timely deliveries of parts.
• Maintains the integrity and validity of the open purchase order reports and records, which includes part numbers, pricing, delivery dates, etc.
• Interfaces and coordinates material requirements, lead times, optimum purchase quantities and prices with the supervisor to maximize the service level to users.
• Communicates with user groups to determine potential change in usage patterns or possible phase out of current items demands.
• Maintains working knowledge of all interfacing areas within the company to insure continuity of material and paperwork flow.
• Engage vendors and suppliers to determine make vs. buying options, as well as finding solutions for operations.
• Gathers required communication and information for all parts and work orders.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of purchasing to include demand management, sourcing, and/or supplier relationship management with preference to the aviation field or the ability to learn.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Maintain effective working relationships with vendors and company personnel at all levels.
• Strong skills in data analytics, creating and communicating reports, etc.