Buyer

AAR; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus package

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AAR in Miami, Florida is seeking a Buyer to manage vendor relationships and ensure the best pricing for goods and services. Responsibilities include analyzing quotes, coordinating shipments, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. A Bachelor's degree in Logistics or a related field is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Candidates must be adaptable to an office environment and possess strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or eight years related experience required.
• Emphasis in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or Business Administration preferred.
• Aviation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check requisitions for any inbound part.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Get quotes on goods and services to determine best pricing.
• Analyze quotes and recommend the best overall vendor.
• Expedite and monitor material shipments.

Skills

Relationship building

Vendor negotiation

Price analysis

Logistics management

PC literacy (Word, Excel, Access)

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Job description

Title: Buyer

Location: United States-Florida-Miami-Miami- Aircraft Services

Job Number: 18312

Will ensure that AAR is receiving the best overall price and continues to build strong relationships with the company's vendors.

What you will be responsible for:

• Check requisitions as necessary for any inbound part.
• Develop a strong relationship with all vendors and ensure that AAR is getting the best possible price.
• Get quotes on goods, services, and parts to determine if AAR is receiving the best possible price.
• Solicit bids, analyze those quotes, and recommend to Management who is the best overall vendor, looking at price, reputations, etc.
• Travel may be required.
• Full knowledge of AAR policies and procedures.

Experience with:

• All paperwork related and necessary of the parts and ensure that it meets AARs quality requirement.
• Expedites and monitors materials shipments from freight forwarders and suppliers to ensure prompt delivery
• Liaise and provide prompt feedback with internal and external customers in a timely manner
• Follow Up and coordinate all material discrepancies and payment issues with vendor, product lines and accounts payable.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Emphasis in Logistic and Supply Chain Management or Business Administration preferred Aviation experience preferred
• PC literate (Word, Excel, Access)

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.