Procurement Specialist

Total Aviation Staffing, LLC; San Antonio (TX); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Total Aviation Staffing, LLC is seeking a Procurement Specialist to analyze data, optimize supply chain processes, and strengthen supplier relationships. You will negotiate purchases, create purchase orders, monitor deliveries, and drive cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, reporting, and policy compliance in a dynamic aviation-related environment. Ideal candidates bring five years of procurement experience, strong Excel/BI skills, and a background in manufacturing or

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, finance or supply chain.
• Five years procurement experience preferred.
• Aviation/MRO experience preferred.
• Proficient with Excel, Access, Power BI or Tableau.

Mansioni

• Execute purchasing activities and negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Negotiate to secure cost-effective purchases while maintaining quality.
• Create purchase orders and monitor deliveries, resolving issues.
• Ensure on-time delivery and communicate delivery problems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure contract accountability and cost efficiency.
• Analyze processes and data to support sourcing decisions.
• Prepare data-driven reports and presentations for management.
• Maintain procurement policies and assist in updating sourcing guidelines.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Formazione

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or GED

Strumenti

Excel

Access

Power BI

Tableau

Descrizione del lavoro

Join our client, a leader in the supply chain and logistics industry, as a Procurement Specialist. In this role, you will analyze data, improve supply chain processes, and strengthen supplier relationships. You will negotiate purchases of quality goods and services while identifying cost-effective solutions that enhance operational efficiency and business competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing activities and negotiate contracts by obtaining and evaluating supplier quotes through various systems and tools.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure cost-effective purchases while maintaining quality standards and following industry best practices.
• Create purchase orders, monitor deliveries, and resolve supplier issues involving delivery schedules, quality, and costs.
• Ensure suppliers meet on-time delivery (OTD) requirements and communicate delivery issues effectively across the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain contract accountability and compliance while improving cost efficiency and supplier quality.
• Analyze business processes and data to develop business cases for process improvements and sourcing decisions.
• Prepare and present data-driven reports and presentations to management.
• Maintain a strong understanding of procurement policies and procedures and assist in updating sourcing guidelines as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a purchasing team, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, tendering, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel, Access, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including conflict resolution.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• Five years of procurement experience preferred.
• Experience in aviation or a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment preferred.
• Paid holidays.
• Opportunity to improve supply chain processes and contribute to organizational success.
• Dynamic work environment that supports professional growth and development.