Sr. Buyer

Unical Aviation Inc.; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aviation is seeking a Sr. Buyer for indirect purchasing. The role involves vendor management, order placement, and procurement record maintenance. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with a relevant degree and experience. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including medical and vision insurance.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a similar role or 8 years in lieu of degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate pricing.
• Maintain procurement records and analyze stock levels.
• Place orders and resolve invoicing discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Job description

This range is provided by Unical Aviation Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$62,700.00/yr - $77,660.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Unical Aviation Inc.

The Sr. Buyer, Indirect Purchasing, under the direction of the Sr Director, Purchasing is responsible for sourcing and procurement activities to meet company needs and inventory demands. Key responsibilities include order placement, vendor management, pricing negotiations, issues resolution, and managing detailed procurement records. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with relevant purchasing education or experience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Orders, reschedules, and cancels material based on requisitions and forecasts.
• Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, and inventories.
• Manages supplier to price, delivery, and quality expectations and escalates when appropriate.
• Works with vendors to resolve invoicing discrepancies such as cost and quantity.
• Expedites delivery of goods to users.
• Analyzes stock levels ensuring appropriate ordering based on demand and lead time.
• May gather quotations, examine bids, negotiate contracts, and/or make awards.
• May plan, schedule, and monitor the movement of materials.
• Interfaces with suppliers and customers to secure both delivery and best market price.
• Makes tactical buying decisions, executes corporate sourcing programs, and transacts high-dollar purchases.
• Maintains procurement records, reports, and metrics.
• Prepares and/or reviews bid requests and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Establish VMI agreements and Min/Max concepts for appropriate commodities.
• Follow corporate and divisional procurement guidelines and policies.
• Extrapolates the business/operational requirements from internal parties and interprets into a strategy that fulfills these requirements with review from Sr. Purchasing Director.
• Evaluate supplier quotes against market rates to determine most desirable suppliers.
• Negotiates commercial and legal terms in partnership with Legal/Business to facilitate contracts with suppliers.
• Resolves Invoice/PO price match discrepancies as a liaison between AP and Vendor.
• Tracks performance through company procurement and inventory systems; reviews regularly with leadership. Ensures supplier compliance and supplier management.
• Assist in supplier dispute resolutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration
• Minimum 2-year relevant experience in a similar role OR 8 years of experience in lieu of degree
• High degree of attention to quality
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
• Must be a Team player
• Proactive, can-do attitude with strong time management and organizational skills
• Able to see and understand process steps outside of cash management
• Strong analytical capabilities including familiarity with Excel report creation and maintenance
• Autonomous, proactive, and results-oriented
• Ability to work cohesively within a multi-disciplinary team and collaboratively cross-departmentally
• Business acumen
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Able to thrive in a rapidly changing environment while maintaining priorities and meeting deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Component Control Quantum experience a plus

Travel:

• N/A

Language:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on occasions.
• Carrying, Walking, Pushing, Climbing, Reaching.

Working Conditions:

• Regularly spend time sitting and using office equipment and computers.
• Regularly spend multiple hours in reviewing and entering financial information on the computer.
• Flexibility to work occasional non-standard hours to meet critical deadlines.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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Vision insurance

401(k)

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