We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.
Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
Bring your experience and ideas and help us ensure timely delivery of supplies and materials. You’ll be the key interface for subcontract administration of major systems and complex components for aircraft production, product upgrade and new program development. You will work closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations to facilitate cost reduction initiatives that enhance the overall affordability and quality of our aircraft. This role will be an integral part of the team, working closely with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and all organizations across Bell.
What you’ll be doing as a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
- Appropriate materials from approved suppliers at best value to support customer requirements and production
- Evaluate MRP, Master Schedule, Drawings and Purchase Requests
- Initiate Purchase Orders to maintain minimum required and approved stocking levels
- Ensure PO releases are in agreement with MRP/forecast requirements
- Create justification to support purchasing decisions
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and disseminate appropriate level of information to the supplier and incorporate in the purchase order
- Obtain appropriate purchase order approvals and notify supplier(s) of successful award(s) (spending authority for purchases of up to $50,000**)
- Follow-up to ensure purchase requirements are met, ensure timely delivery, and resolve any open issues
- Coordinate any challenges with suppliers and internal departments (i.e. Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, etc) to facilitate appropriate resolution
- Other duties as assigned
