What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist, Procurement position at StandardAero?
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Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics. You'll ensure we have what we need to service our customers.
As a Procurement Specialist, you will perform inventory planning and purchasing duties for both direct purchases and sub-contract activities to ensure that adequate inventory for direct and / or indirect consumables, and other materials / supplies are available to meet the operating needs of the business unit. Sources and negotiates the best quality products, goods, and services for the company. This role encompasses reviewing and contributing towards specifications for goods and services, sourcing credible suppliers, negotiating prices and contracts, and measuring and managing supplier approval and performance with respect to contract and / or purchase order requirements. Ensures compliance of all applicable AS9110 regulatory requirements with-in the supply chain function.
What you'll do :
Inventory Planning and Purchasing
- Analyzes business unit requirements for the purchase of assigned inventory and / or supplies using appropriate planning tools, backorder reports, and forecasts.
- Coordinates transfers of inventory and / or supplies between facilities to make best use of on hand quantities to maintain appropriate stock levels
- Obtains and reviews quotes through a variety of processes, from informal RFQ (Request for Quotation), through to full tendering and evaluation.
- Obtains best value for money for purchases undertaken through effective negotiation with potential suppliers; maintains the quality requirements of the business in relation to procurement activities and applies best industry practice.
- Supports site requirements with regard to Facilities requests - sourcing and co-ordinating contractors and service providers to ensure operational requirements are met.
- Collaborates with other areas of the business to prepare business cases for capital expenditure requests, working with suppliers and end users to develop specifications suitable for the requirements while controlling costs.
- Initiates purchase orders and works with suppliers to monitor and / or expedite or push deliveries depending on business needs
- Conducts follow-up with suppliers to resolve any delivery, quality, or cost / invoicing problems.
- Communicates product delivery issues quickly and across all levels of the organization.
- Maintains item master data integrity including product categories, inventory strategy, min / max management etc.
- Comprehends and reacts to reports on supply chain metrics of performance for assigned inventory and / or supplies including but not limited to, overall stock levels; inventory turns; aged inventory; due date compliance; shortages; cost savings opportunities.
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