Purchasing Manager

JOB SUMMARY
AerCap Materials, Inc. is hiring for a Purchasing Manager. This role is responsible for identifying, sourcing, and purchasing aircraft and engine material to support our ongoing, global sales operations.

AerCap Materials is a division of AerCap and is a premier distributor of airframe and engine components available for purchase or lease. AerCap Materials provides comprehensive solutions for aircraft supply chains. With nearly 50 years of leading aftermarket experience and among the largest inventories to support mid-life and new-generation aircraft, AerCap Materials is the proven provider of full life cycle and supply chain solutions. The scale, experience and accessibility of our global team provides ready access to support the aviation industry.

AerCap is the global leader in aircraft leasing with a portfolio of over 2,000 aircraft, over 900 engines, and over 300 helicopters, together with an order book of approximately 450 of the most in-demand new technology aircraft in the world. AerCap serves approximately 300 customers around the world with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER) and has its headquarters in Dublin with offices in Memphis, Miami, Shannon, Amsterdam, Singapore, Shanghai, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Seattle, Toulouse and other locations around the world.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Understand industry standards for repairs, documentation, and commercial trace
• Research and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
• Prepare and solicit bid proposals; evaluate bid responses, negotiate pricing, and select supplier(s)
• Issue purchase orders to support stock or customer requirements
• Maintain and review records of purchased items, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
• Monitor shipments to ensure goods come in on time, and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
• Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and Internet sites and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services.
• Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions and price trends
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate risks, with sufficient communication to organization to elicit as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Job knowledge
• Efficiency
• Accuracy
• Problem solving
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Accountability

JOB REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS, & COMPETENCIES

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years experience, or 5 years in lieu of Bachelor’s degree
• High energy and flexibility with demonstrated ability to excel in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to prioritize and manage a broad range of responsibilityAdditional Competencies
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Able to effectively interface with all levels and departments within the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally, and in writing of the English language.
• Strong leadership and people skills.
• Ability to negotiate.
• Ability to gather and analyze data.
• Troubleshooting, problem solving.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office

We Offer

• Challenging job in a dynamic business environment
• Interesting and highly skilled colleagues with different backgrounds from all over the world
• An attractive employment package with a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and excellent working conditions

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person