Procurement Specialist, Aviation
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Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.
As a Procurement Specialist at StandardAeros Augusta, GA MRO, you will play a key role in sourcing and negotiating the best quality products, goods, and services for the company, ensuring the most economically advantageous outcomes. Your responsibilities will include reviewing and contributing to specifications, sourcing credible suppliers, negotiating prices and contracts, and managing supplier performance. You will be integral in maintaining the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of our procurement activities.
What Youll Do:
- Obtain and review quotes through various processes, from informal RFQs to full tendering and evaluation.
- Collaborate with other business areas to prepare business cases for capital expenditure requests, developing specifications with suppliers and end users while controlling costs.
- Initiate purchase orders and work with suppliers to monitor and expedite delivery; follow up with suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, or cost issues.
- Analyze performance measures for assigned inventory and supplies, including stock levels, inventory turns, aged inventory, due date compliance, shortages, and cost savings opportunities.
- Engage with and obtain agreement from key stakeholders regarding Supply Chain contract implementation.
- Strive to lower material costs, improve supplier quality and delivery, and reduce the supplier base through supplier rationalization projects.
- Pursue supplier consolidation or tiered supplier models and negotiate contracts to achieve cost reductions and optimal terms and conditions.
Position Requirements:
Preferred Characteristics:
- Experience managing the full cycle of procurement, from researching parts specifications and pricing, to vendor negotiations and shipping coordination.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Supply Chain Management.
- Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, decision-making, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
- Experience utilizing AS400 or comparable ERP systems.
- Experience in an Aviation MRO environment.
Benefits The Make Life Better:
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Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
