The Company

Aero Gear is a global supplier of aerospace gears and gearbox assemblies to top OEM’s such as Pratt & Whitney, GE, AVIO, Collins, Rolls Royce and Sikorsky. The company was founded in 1982 and has grown over the years through key capital investments, technology and the professional development of its employees. Aero Gear has a team-based culture with a focus on excellence and continuous improvement. The outlook for the company is strong as it continues to set higher goals for sustained success together.

Position Summary

This entry-level position has the responsibility for placing purchase orders, managing suppliers, providing shop support and inventory control.

Essential Functions

• Place purchase orders for all non-product shop supplies, materials and/or outside services.
• Manage suppliers.
• Serve as backup for absent team members and cross-trained in various areas of the Supply Chain business unit.
• Inventory control.
• Maintain appropriate tact and diplomacy in dealings with co-workers, team members and managers.
• Evaluate suppliers by considering price, quality, availability and other criteria
• Interview vendors and visiting suppliers’ facilities to learn about products, services and pricing.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best value on behalf of the company.
• Verify purchases by comparing them to a master list and recommend alternatives for expensive or irrelevant products.
• Interact with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors.
• Ensure suppliers comply with customer specifications.
• Authorize payments and maintain receipts, records and inventories.
• Some travel may be expected.

• Negotiation skills
• Analytical skills
• Judgment and decision-making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience and Education

• College degree in business, supply chain management or a related field preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and talk or hear.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship is required.

Aero Gear is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Aero Gear will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the EEO Coordinator:

Allison Fede, Director of Human Resources

1050 Day Hill Road, Windsor, CT 06095

Phone: 860.688.0888, x152

Email: fedea@aerogear.com

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled