Power Bi à United States

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As a Procurement Specialist, you will perform a variety of data analysis and reporting to support supply chain process improvements, supplier sourcing and negotiation activities, and other business improvement initiatives. The Procurement Specialist will source and negotiate the best quality goods and services for the company, securing the most economically advantageous outcome. The successful candidate will support the Supply Chain function globally with respect to training and review/enhancement of ERP system functionality and policies and procedures.

What you’ll do:

Purchasing & Contract Negotiation

• Obtains and reviews quotes through a variety of processes, from informal RFQ (Request for Quotation), Capital Expenditures, 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.

Business Process & Data Analysis

• 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 analyze 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.

General

• 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.

What skills you will require:

• Thorough knowledge of sourcing and tendering, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation required.
• Intermediate to Advanced experience with data analytics tools (Excel, Access, PowerBI, Tableau, etc.).
• Good analytical, organizational, interpersonal, decision making, conflict resolution, oral and written communication skills.
• High School diploma required.

Preferred characteristics:

• 3-5 years' prior procurement experience preferred.
• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, or Supply Chain considered an asset.
• Experience in an aviation environment considered an asset.
• Experience working in an MRO environment considered an asset.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Company Pension with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid vacation starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.