Buyer

Aviatron; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

401(k) match up to 6%

Vacation and sick days

Flexible work

Job summary

Aviatron in Essex Junction, VT, is seeking a motivated Purchasing Associate to join our supply chain team. You will monitor inventory levels, research and source suppliers, evaluate quotes, and issue purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and strong margins.

You will collaborate with Product Management, negotiate terms with vendors, and maintain accurate historical records. A high school diploma and 0–2 years in a supply chain role are required; ERP/MRP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 0-2 years in a supply chain role or similar experience.
• Experience with procurement processes, negotiations and supplier management.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure required stock position.
• Research and source suppliers and evaluate quotations.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders based on demand.
• Track and expedite purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with Product Management for supplier selection and bidding.
• Ensure purchasing aligns with margins and inventory goals.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing

Vendor relations

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Aviatron is dedicated to providing quality aircraft component overhauls and repair services to the Regional Jet & Commercial Aircraft Operators of the world.

Aviatron, Inc. takes pride in its’ key role of providing leadership in the use of quality Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) & Designated Engineering Representative (DER) parts on Air Cycle Machines for the largest Regional Jet Operators in the world. And in using quality PMA parts for the Air Cycle Machine’s rotating group on the CRJ & Dash 8 aircraft, we have achieved significant cost savings for our customers in the process without sacrificing quality or reliability. We endeavor to increase the availability of quality PMA parts to keep our customers’ costs low.

Our capabilities encompass a wide range of manufacturers and aircraft components. Our overhaul facility is supported by dedicated and knowledgeable staff who strive to provide our customers with superior service and cost-effective solutions.

We understand how important it is to keep our customers flying.

Base salary range: $60,000-$68,000 annually, plus bonus potential, comprehensive health/dental/vision/Life and disability insurance, 401(k) match up to 6%, and Vacation, sick days, flexible work.

Overview of the Position:

Responsibility includes MROS and product supplies are adequately stocked and ordered. Negotiate with vendors and develop good working relationships with an array of suppliers in order ensure timely delivery of purchased products. In addition, store and maintain all required historical negotiation records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor inventory levels (availability of product) to ensure required stock position


• Research and source suppliers


• Evaluate products and services


• Review quotations and negotiate contracts


• Prepare and issue purchase orders, based on customer demand


• Track/Expedite Purchase Orders


• Collaborate with Product Management to facilitate supplier selection through competitive bidding, leveraging business acumen and relationships, sourcing analysis, and negotiation skills.


• Ensure buys are aligning with the product line management and company inventory goals to produce appropriate margins


• Identify, interpret and adjust supply chain settings within the MRP system

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with suppliers and management


• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal teams


• Highly organized


• Ability to multi-task


• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in purchase orders and compliance with company policies


• Ability to make decisions under pressure


• Analytical Skills -- understand and calculate price breaks


• Strong negotiation skills to secure the best price and terms from suppliers


• Proficiency with procurement software and tools, like ERP/MRP systems (preferable)

Requirements

Education / Experience Requirements: High School Diploma, 0-2 years in a supply chain role or similar experience

Other Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.

Mathematical Skills : Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl


• Move inventory in various configurations using PPE and proper techniques.


• Is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.


• Is frequently required to talk or listen.


• Works in moderate noise levels.


• No special vision requirements

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.