WASS Buyer Job at AAR Corp.
AAR is a leading provider of aviation services to the worldwide commercial aerospace and government/defense industries. AAR combines a close-to-the-customer business model with a broad menu of capabilities to help customers operate more efficiently, lower costs and maintain high levels of quality, safety and service. We are a financially stable, dedicated partner with an enduring commitment to innovation, execution, continuous improvement and customer value. At AAR we are committed to doing it right, and we have built our core values based on that premise.
AAR is a leading provider of aviation services to the worldwide commercial aerospace and government/defense industries. AAR combines a close-to-the-customer business model with a broad menu of capabilities to help customers operate more efficiently, lower costs and maintain high levels of quality, safety and service. We are a financially stable, dedicated partner with an enduring commitment to innovation, execution, continuous improvement and customer value. At AAR we are committed to doing it right, and we have built our core values based on that premise.
WASS Buyer
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14678
Description
SUMMARY
Ensure that AAR is receiving the best overall price and continues to build strong relationships with the company vendors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review requisitions, purchase orders and vouchers for accuracy and conformance with established policies and procedures.
- Confer with management in determining needs and delivery schedules.
- Obtain oral and/or written quotations from vendors.
- Analyze specifications and determine the best source for procurement of commodities.
- Expedite purchase orders.
- Develop a strong relationship with all vendors and ensure that AAR is getting the best possible price.
- Get quotes on goods, services and parts to determine if AAR is receiving the best possible price.
- Solicit bids, analyze those quotes and recommend to Management who is the best overall vendor, looking at price, reputations, etc.
- May coach other Buyers.
- Travel is required.
- All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred:
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Minimum five years of experience that must be specialized in conducting procurements for items similar to those provided under this PWS supporting an aviation/ aerospace program.
- Effective communications skills in English.
- Spanish also required in LATAM Programs.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Focus on Results - Able to plan and organize work to achieve goals; achieves targeted results with minimal supervision; is accountable for own actions.
- Communications - Possess excellent verbal & written communications skills; Provides timely, well organized verbal & written information that is audience appropriate; listens attentively to others and retains/processes information.
- Teamwork - Builds alliances, partnerships & collaboration with others including those different from him/her; deals tactfully with others; assumes helps with a variety of team roles.
- Strategic Planning & Decision-Making - Develops strategic short & long term plans; arranges priorities, distinguishing urgent, important and unimportant in order to meet goals & deadlines; consults & collaborates with appropriate people.
- Initiative & Innovation - Generates new ideas personally & encourage team to do the same; stays up-to-date on technology & approaches to work; provides creative solutions & input when faced with challenges.
- Interpersonal Relationships - Builds effective relationships with internal & external customers; ability to work independently and coordinate work with others; resolves conflicts in a professional manner.
- Quality & Safety - Adheres to all safety & security policies and regulations; demonstrates quality work that is accurate, thorough & efficient.
- Continuous Improvement - Examines personal & organizational processes, promotes opportunities for improvement; analyzes successes & failures to learn and improve.
- Training & Development - Completes required & suggested training; shows eagerness and capacity to learn; receptive to coaching & feedback.
- Integrity - Committed to passionately and consistently promoting a professional culture that is trustworthy, honest, socially responsible, and where differences are respected and valued.
Job
: WASS LOGISTICS
Primary Location
: United States-Florida-Rockledge
Schedule
: Full-time
Overtime Status
: Exempt
AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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