Specialist, Vendor Master

Aar Corp.; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

AAR Corp, based at our Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, IL, is seeking a Vendor Master Specialist to manage the centralized vendor program and ensure proper controls and records are maintained. You will handle vendor requests, approvals, audits, and communications across multiple business units.

Located in the Chicago area, this role requires meticulous attention to detail, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and proficiency in IMOPS/APRISe and Excel.

Qualifications

• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of IMOPS and APRISe.
• Proficiency with desktop Microsoft applications to include the ability to maintain database in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and processing vendor requests from business units.
• Accomplishing vendor approvals, both initial and recurrent, to include sending postal audits to potential vendors.
• Reviewing and scoring returned postal audits and on-site audits to determine vendor acceptability.
• Coordinating with business units and auditors to schedule on-site vendor audits.
• Notifying business units of added or deleted vendors and maintaining the annual vendor audit schedule.
• Maintaining vendor files and data in IMOPS.
• Monitoring vendor performance in the program.
• Coordinating with Corporate Quality to address significant vendor issues.

Skills

IMOPS

APRISe

Attention to detail

Coordination

Excel

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

IMOPS

APRISe

Excel

Job description

About Us

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Description

The Vendor Master Specialist will ensure that the AAR Centralized Vendor Management Program is properly controlled, required records are maintained and applicable vendor status communicated to participating AAR business units.

This position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, IL, with a planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart (Chicago) in early 2027.

What you will be responsible for:

• Receiving and processing vendor requests from business units
• Accomplishing vendor approvals, both initial and recurrent, to include:
• Sending Postal Audits to potential vendor(s)
• Receiving, reviewing, and scoring returned postal audits and on-site audits to determine acceptability of vendor(s)
• Coordinating with AAR business units and auditors to schedule on-site vendor audits
• Notifying participating business units of added and/or deleted vendors
• Preparing and maintaining the annual vendor audit schedule
• Maintaining vendor files by entering all associated surveys, on-site records, and other associated vendor data into IMOPS
• Monitoring the overall performance of vendors in the program
• Coordinating with the Corporate Quality department to address and obtain resolution on significant vendor issues identified by participating business units
• Notifying business units of significant issues associated with current vendors.

Qualifications

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of IMOPS and APRISe
• Proficiency with desktop Microsoft applications to include the ability to maintain database in Excel
• Ability to focus on details and perform all required functions with accuracy
• Self-motivated
• self-directed
• Ability to work/coordinate with multiple departments/multiple locations

The anticipated salary range for this position is $64,000 to $79,000. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.