POA Material Process Specialist

Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus DS Military Aircraft, Inc. in Mobile, AL, seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage material and supply services for POA activities.

You will oversee contracts, engineering changes, and part procurement, while producing KPI data and coordinating with OEM vendors. The role requires a Bachelor's in Aeronautical Engineering or related field and 5 years in aeronautical procurement, with SAP experience and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 5 years of procurement experience in an aeronautical production business.
• Experience using SAP to manage large volumes of data; procurement of parts and services.

Responsibilities

• Manage risks and opportunities for Material and Supply Services POA activities.
• Oversee contract efforts, engineering changes, purchase requirements, and part procurement.
• Produce, monitor and report KPI data; coordinate with OEM vendors and transport couriers.
• Negotiate with OEMs for favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supply chain logistics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

EMPLOYER

EMPLOYER: Airbus DS Military Aircraft, Inc.

DUTIES

Managing Risks and Opportunities associated with Material and Supply Services POA activities. Oversight of contract efforts, engineering changes, purchase requirement generation and part procurement. Managing P.O. activities for POA parts directly with the OEM vendors. Producing, monitoring and managing KPI data and reports (Key Process Indicators). Communicating with transporting couriers on delivery of spare parts. Establishing procedures, priorities, schedules, surveillance and coordination of procurement actions. Negotiating with OEM's for best vendor terms, pricing and delivery guarantee based on specific schedule requirements. Reviewing vendor database regularly for accuracy, maintaining and gathering current information as required. Preparing and delivering briefs, updates and reports to internal and external stakeholders, multi-functional teams. Certificate parts under EASA part 21 regulation (EASA Form1) for assuring airworthiness of parts.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field and 5 years in any job title involving experience in an aeronautical production business. In lieu of degree as stated, employer will accept 2 additional years in any job title involving experience in an aeronautical production business. Prior experience must also include: 5 years of experience in a procurement field of responsibility to include purchasing, supply chain logistics, planning, and experience with aircraft parts; Leadership experience or team management in a production environment; Experience using SAP to manage large volumes of data; Experience operating standards across finance, quality, and production functions; and Experience with procurement processes for parts and services.