BUYER

Dassault Falcon Jet; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Dassault Falcon Jet in Melbourne, FL is seeking a full-time Buyer who will manage procurement from requisition receipt to receipt of items, ensuring best price, quality, and delivery.

The role requires negotiating with vendors, sourcing from primary and secondary suppliers, monitoring orders, expediting as needed, and maintaining accurate PO records; the ideal candidate has 3+ years in aviation purchasing and strong analytical, communication, and ethics standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or equivalent.
• Minimum three years purchasing experience in aviation preferred.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to read complex Purchase Agreements and terms.
• Excellent communication and ethical standards.
• Experience with procurement systems (Corridor preferred).
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
• Certified Purchasing or Supply Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and purchase materials and services at best price and quality.
• Source primary and secondary approved vendors.
• Monitor orders for delivery, price changes, and status.
• Expedite or take action to improve vendor performance.
• Maintain open PO reports with part numbers, pricing, and delivery dates.
• Coordinate material requirements and lead times with supervisor.
• Communicate with user groups on usage patterns or phase-outs.
• Ensure continuity of materials and paperwork flow across interfacing areas.
• Enter purchase orders into CRT terminal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor negotiation

Communication

Multi-tasking

Ethics

Supplier relations

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management

High School Diploma

Tools

Corridor system

CRT terminal

Job description

Dassault Falcon Jet in Melbourne, FL is seeking a full time Buyer who will be responsible for purchasing material and services required by the Division at the best prices, highest quality and best delivery to meet required dates. This position is responsible for procurement activity from receipt of valid requisition to acceptable receipt of items ordered and responsible for return activities as required.

Responsibilities

• Negotiates for and purchases material and services required by the Division at the best price, highest quality and best delivery possible consistent with Corporate policies and procedures.
• Accomplishes sourcing for primary, and where applicable, a secondary list of approved vendors for type of products assigned.
• 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.
• Keeps the department informed of delinquent vendor performance, personally expedites, if necessary, or takes other appropriate action to improve vendor performance.
• 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 item demands.
• Maintains working knowledge of all interfacing areas within the company to insure continuity of materials and paperwork flow.
• Enters purchase orders into CRT terminal as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Degree or the equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years purchasing experience with preference to the aviation field.
• Ability to perform mathematical analyses, communicate effectively both orally and written, maintain effective working relationships with vendors and company personnel at all levels, analyze bids, prepare and interpret specifications and reports.
• Experience with the Corridor system preferred.
• Proven experience reading and interpreting complex Purchase Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, and Repair Agreements to ensure vendor compliance with delivery and quality benchmarks.
• Demonstrated success in price negotiation and cost-avoidance strategies; ability to leverage market data and volume spend to secure competitive pricing while maintaining high standards for part quality and delivery reliability.
• Purchasing or Supply Management certification.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• High degree of ethics and integrity.
• Strong in multi-tasking and working in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to manage and maintain critical customer relationships (internal and external).

Compensation And Benefits

The compensation for this position typically falls between $53,000.00 to $72,000.00 USD. Note, the final compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of relevant experience, Falcon-specific experience, relevant education/certifications, geographic location, and shift.

Our total compensation package also offers comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision), HSA and FSA options, 401k Plan with Company Match, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Supplemental Insurance, Group Legal, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more.

We are committed to finding the best, brightest, and most dedicated individuals in the aviation industry. Our employees are the key to our success. Soar with us.