Manager- Strategic Purchasing at Complete Turbine Services – Coral Springs, Florida

POSITION SUMMARY

As Manager –Purchasing, you will manage the purchasing team in sourcing and purchasing goods and services to meet the needs of the organization. You will also be responsible to evaluate future material needs based on engine forecast and known LLP replacements and execute on creating an inventory that supports contractual TAT for customer engines. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively in an environment that requires independent judgment and decision-making.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

Ø Lead the purchasing team to be successful in procuring material to support operations, facilities and engineering.

Ø Establish and maintain an inventory of material as needed to support TAT for customer engines, to include forward purchasing of LLP, rotable items for long lead time material

Ø Track inventory turns to ensure health of inventory and monetize aged inventory

Ø Create purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established policies and procedures.

Ø Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and quality of products.

Ø Negotiate pricing & terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effective purchasing.

Ø Obtain oral and/or written quotations from suppliers and document competitive bidding.

Ø Expedite orders as necessary; notify departments of expected delivery dates and follow up on back orders.

Ø Identify and establish relationships with alternative suppliers to foster competition and minimize material shortages and stock outages.

Ø Generate customer material status reports for outstanding materials.

Ø Respond to inquiries from the value stream regarding order status, changes, or cancellations.

Ø Manage and measure supplier performance, focusing on cost, quality, and turnaround time.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education & Experience:

Ø Requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; in the absence of a degree, 5 years of relevant experience is required in Aviation Industry.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ø Strong leadership skills

Ø Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Ø Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Ø Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Ø Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Ø Experience with Quantum ERP is a plus.

Working Conditions / Environment / Special Requirements

Ø Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, FAA, DOT, and State and Federal regulations.

Ø As required by the position, must have the ability to wear a respirator as per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 "Respirator Protection" regulations with no restrictions that would prevent the proper use and/or seal of the respirator.

Ø Ability to work flexible hours and different shifts if required

Ø Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Ø Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.

Ø Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.

Ø Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.

Ø Satisfies work schedule requirements.

Ø The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned