Buyer

Verus Aerospace; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Verus Aerospace in Wichita is seeking a procurement professional to generate purchase orders from approved requisitions, RFPs, bids and other necessary documents for aerospace parts and assemblies.

The role includes negotiating pricing and terms, expediting deliveries, tracking costs, maintaining vendor records and ensuring compliance with customer part certifications. Strong MS Office skills and 3+ years in procurement are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• Aerospace procurement experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate purchase orders based on requisitions, RFPs, bids and related documents.
• Negotiate pricing, discounts, and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier ship dates and expedite as needed; maintain accurate shipping data.
• Respond to customer requests, including shortages, within response-time guidelines.
• Manage supplier issues (cost, quality, delivery, invoicing) to meet objectives.
• Maintain supplier relationships and resolve terms and claims.
• Understand and adhere to customer part certification requirements.
• Update and maintain parts master.
• Track cost savings or avoidances; report findings.
• Maintain procurement records; communicate supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Generate purchase orders, based on approved requisitions, requests for proposals, bids and other similar and necessary documents related to the purchasing of aerospace parts and assemblies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Negotiate one-off and bulk buy pricing, discounts, and delivery terms applying knowledge of company guidelines, practices and requirements.
• Generate purchase orders based on approved requisitions, requests for proposals, bids and other similar and necessary documents related to the purchasing of commodities.
• Actively monitor status of suppliers scheduled ship dates, expediting where required, and maintain accurate shipping information at all times.
• Respond to customer requests, including shortages, within set response-time guidelines.
• Timely management of any supplier issues (i.e. cost, quality, delivery, customer service, and invoice discrepancies) to meet established objectives.
• Establish and maintain sound professional relationships with suppliers. Resolve issues (e.g. pricing, quality, timing, claims, etc.) associated with terms and conditions of purchase orders and, where applicable, long term agreements.
• Understand and adhere to specific customer part certification requirements.
• Update and maintain parts master.
• Understand demand/spend profile for commodity areas, and provide this information as necessary.
• Track and report cost savings or avoidances.
• Maintain current accurate records and files of all vendor procurement records.
• Communicate supplier performance including supplier visits as required.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervision or management.
• Serve as backup driver for deliveries and warehouse support, handling loading/unloading, route planning, and safe transport; must be eligible for DOT certification.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Commerce, Operations Management, Finance or related field preferred.
• Airline, MRO or similar work experience in Aerospace industry.
• 3 or more years of experience in a procurement role. Knowledge and use of minimum order quantities and understanding of total order cost.
• Ability to communicate simple facts with courtesy and clarity.
• Ability to perform calculations utilizing arithmetic such as addition, subtraction,
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• DOT Certified or eligible for certification.