Sources, negotiates, and purchases parts, materials, machinery, equipment, tools, packaging materials, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of the organization. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Monitors performance of suppliers. Compiles information to keep operation informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions. Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects, or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
Maintain computerized purchasing system
Supervises group of buyers; coaching and/or counseling
Negotiate competitive pricing for purchases
Establish and maintain multiyear vendor contracts
Collaborate with other Managers to solve problems and work on efficiency
Performs inventory analysis on a regular basis to ensure safety stock levels are adequate
Resolves invoices and purchase order disputes
Interacts with and interviews vendors and department heads concerning the purchase of aircraft parts, supplies and equipment
Verifies and processes requisitions, purchase orders, inventory re-order points
Attend meetings to represent the procurement team
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