Purchasing Agent (USI4) (3238)

VSE Aviation, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation, Inc. is seeking an experienced procurement professional in Miramar, FL to handle end-to-end purchasing for aviation components and related services. The role focuses on obtaining the best cost and lead times while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities include planning purchases, evaluating supplier proposals, and ensuring timely orders and closures. A background in aviation procurement, plus strong negotiation and MS Office skills, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; 3+ years relevant/technical work experience or 2 additional years in lieu.
• Strong verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with planning systems and Min/Max requirement generation.
• Ability to negotiate price, quality, and delivery to maximize cost savings.
• Understanding of purchasing law and contract management.
• Excellent multitasking, organization, and prioritization.
• Lean knowledge and supply chain optimization principles.

Responsibilities

• Procure assigned goods and services to support the business.
• Prepare RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for goods and services under supervision.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and update ERP with pricing and lead times.
• Place and expedite purchase orders; resolve PO issues.
• Maintain extensive supplier communications.
• Interface with team members at multiple levels.
• Receive repair orders to facility and create work orders for production.

Skills

Verbal/Written comms

Negotiation

MS Office

Lean concepts

Min/Max planning

Quantum

Contract negotiation

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Quantum

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: FL0825 Miramar - Miramar, FL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: Non DOT - Safety Sensitive Position

SUMMARY: Responsible for procurement of assigned goods and services required to support the business. Uses best procurement practices to obtain lowest cost and best lead times for assigned items. Continuously develops relationships with strategic suppliers and OEMs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs purchasing duties requiring necessary skills to plan and procure supplies, materials, equipment, and services.
• Under supervision, prepares RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs for goods and services.
• Evaluates supplier proposals and updates ERP system to communicate current pricing & lead time data to customer service for final quote preparation to end customer for repair.
• Places purchase orders for goods and services in support of the business plan.
• Expedites purchase orders as required to support our customers.
• Resolves issues pertaining to purchase orders: receiving, invoicing discrepancies and timely closure of purchase orders.
• Has extensive contact with suppliers.
• Interfaces with team members at many levels, up to and including middle management.
• Receiving of repair order to facility – create work order, tag, deliver to production for evaluation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree
• 3+ year of relevant/technical work experience OR
• An additional 2 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated high levels of verbal and written communication, human relation skills and reasoning ability.
• Experience with planning systems and requirement generation (Min/Max process).
• Ability to effectively negotiate price, quality, and delivery schedules to maximize cost savings.
• Superior contract negotiator with strategic purchasing skills and vision.
• Full understanding of the legal aspects of purchasing and the ability to negotiate and manage contractual relations.
• Excellent skills in multi-tasking, organization, and prioritization of multiple projects.
• Basic understanding of the Lean concepts and the ability to use supply chain management principles to support continuous improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially Access, Excel, and Word.
• Conduct Supplier Performance review in conjunction with strategic objectives.
• Experience using Quantum.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience purchasing aviation components
• 2+ years in aviation/MRO environment

OTHER (INCLUDE LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, SECURITY CLEARANCE, TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS, ETC.)

The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.