MECHANICAL ENGINEER PURCHASER (F/M)

Springfield, USA DEDIENNE AEROSPACE, is a world leader in the design, manufacture and maintenance of aeronautical tooling. For more than 50 years, our products have demonstrated our expertise, quality of service and technique, all at the cutting edge of industrial performance, in order to provide maximum satisfaction to our customers (aircraft manufacturers, engine manufacturers, firms, MRO companies, leasers, and others). DEDIENNE AEROSPACE is an international company that operates on every continent and close to its customers, ensuring proximity and a high-quality after-sales service in locations such as Miami, Cincinnati, Querétaro, Dubai, Singapore, Zhuhai, the UK, Qatar, France, Mexico and elsewhere. The diverse range of licenses acquired (e.g. with manufacturers of engines, aircraft and equipment), as well as our partnerships with Original Equipment Manufacturers, enable us to position ourselves on the market with strength and credibility and guarantee our sustainable growth. Our employees, with their variety of cultural backgrounds and nationalities, are our biggest asset, and actively participate in dynamic, ambitious projects with robust values advocated by the company: working in a company of moderate size yet operating on an international scale, while gearing each project towards one objective – customer satisfaction. We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical engineer purchaser. This person in the supply chain management team is responsible for the vendor sourcing, qualifications, competitiveness and term negotiations, prices and schedules delivery using knowledge of budget and schedule requirements. Must have strong mechanical-technical negotiation skills. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develop competitiveness to drive cost reduction initiatives with the global supply base, while meeting capacity and quality requirements. Manage supplier contracts and long-term agreement with preferred suppliers to ensure that market trends, supplier performance and future business needs align. Collaborate with supporting resources (engineering, quality, global supply chains, logistics and regional teams) to achieve plans, ensure adequate cycle time to procure materials and escalate critical materials from supplier based to meet customer demands. Leads teams in identification of opportunities to meet objectives for supplier cost reduction, creation of value, supply chain improvement and customer satisfaction. This position will execute events across multiple categories and is a key position in delivering cost-saving targets. Will need to network across our company and build strong relationships with stakeholders and develop negotiation strategies which help support their business. Identify opportunities for competitive bidding. Development of existing purchasing network. JOB REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of manufacturing processes in a machine shop environment. Knowledge of Metal-mechanic manufacturing processes. Technical drawing reading skills. Technical capacity and the ability to provide technical guidance. Knowledge in planning, programming, budgeting and executing of purchasing and supply chain schedule. KEY COMPETENCIES Flexible, enthusiastic self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision. Continuous performance, improvement mindset and the ability to lead and inspire change. Learns quickly, grasps the 'essence of what is happening’, and can change the course quickly. Builds strong relationships with peers and partners outside of team to enable higher performance. Strong organizational and management skills. Openly considers the ideas of others, analyzes, and develops innovation to reality. Positive negotiation skills. Ability to handle many conflicting priorities. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering. Minimum of 2-4 years of Purchasing related experience or demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above-mentioned tasks. Bilingual (English-French or English-Spanish) Experience in Machine shop environment. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Eligible to work for any employer within the US Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. LOCATION Springfield, USA Show less

Salary : $52,000 - $77,000