Specialist Procurement, Jr

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Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks.

Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics. You’ll ensure we have what we need to service our customers.

As a Procurement Specialist, you will perform inventory planning and purchasing duties for both direct/indirect purchases and sub-contract activities to ensure that adequate inventory for consumables, and other materials/supplies are available to meet the operating needs of the business unit with a focus on production support.  This role assists in reviewing and contributing towards specifications for goods and services, sourcing credible suppliers, negotiating prices and contracts, and measuring and managing supplier approval and performance with respect to contract and/or purchase order requirements. You will also ensure compliance of all applicable AS9110 regulatory requirements within the supply chain function. 

What you’ll do:

Inventory Planning and Purchasing

• Analyzes business unit requirements for the purchase of assigned inventory and/or supplies using appropriate planning tools, backorder reports, and forecasts.
• Sources and negotiates the best quality products, goods, and services for the company.
• Manages and optimizes inventory levels in vending machines
• Continuously reviews indirect consumables usage/consumption to ensure best mix available
• Coordinates transfers of inventory and/or supplies between facilities to make best use of on hand quantities to maintain appropriate stock levels
• Obtains and reviews quotes throughs a variety of processes, from informal RFQ (Request for Quotation), through to full tendering and evaluation.
• Obtains best value for money for purchases undertaken through effective negotiation with potential suppliers; maintains the quality requirements of the business in relation to procurement activities and applies best industry practice.
• Supports site requirements with regard to Facilities requests – sourcing and coordinating contractors and service providers to ensure operational requirements are met.
• Assists supply chain team as needed with other areas of the business to prepare business cases for capital expenditure requests, working with suppliers and end users to develop specifications suitable for the requirements while controlling costs.
• Initiates purchase orders and works with suppliers to monitor and/or expedite or push deliveries depending on business needs
• Conducts follow-up with suppliers to resolve any delivery, quality, or cost/invoicing problems.
• Communicates product delivery issues quickly and across all levels of the organization.
• Assists in maintaining item master data integrity including product categories, inventory strategy, min/max management etc. 
• Comprehends and reacts to reports on supply chain metrics of performance for assigned inventory and/or supplies including but not limited to, overall stock levels; inventory turns; aged inventory; due date compliance; shortages; cost savings opportunities.
• Pursues supplier consolidation or tiered supplier models and negotiates contracts with a view to reduce cost and obtain the best possible terms and conditions.

Contract Negotiation

• Assists supply chain team as needed in support of and obtaining agreement from key stakeholders in respect of Supply Chain contract implementation.
• Continually strives to lower material costs, improve supplier quality and delivery, and optimize the supplier base by working supplier rationalization projects.

General

• Understands & complies with supplier sourcing and approval policies and procedures; interfaces with suppliers, staff, and management to obtain appropriate documentation and approvals.
• General business acumen with a focus on gaining knowledge of contract law as it pertains to purchasing/supply chain.
• Interfaces with suppliers, staff, and management to resolve any procurement related discrepancies.
• Manages supplier warranty processes for goods or services requiring rework, replacement or credit.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• General focus on risk management, continuous improvement, and AS9110 compliance.
• Responsible for identifying and executing strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline processes for optimal performance.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

What skills you will use:

• Minimum Grade 12 diploma; preference will be given to individuals with post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, or Supply Chain.
• 3 to 5 years prior procurement experience preferred; working knowledge of sourcing and tendering, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation preferred.
• Working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office with a focus on excel data analysis
• Good analytical, organizational, interpersonal, decision making, conflict resolution, oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing responsibilities, ensuring that shifting priorities are handled with attention to quality and deadlines.
• Experience in an aviation environment an asset.
• Experience working in an MRO environment an asset.
• Ability to work in an open area workspace. 

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100 company match; up to 5 vested
• Paid Time Off accrual from day 1 
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities