Buyer/Procurement Specialist (Aviation)

MTU Maintenance Fort Worth is part of the world’s largest independent jet engine MRO company based in Germany providing aftermarket and OEM-licensed engine maintenance services worldwide. As a part of MTU Aero Engines, with over 80 years of experience in the design, development, and production of jet engine components, modules, and engines; MTU Maintenance is a global network of over 4,000 employees with over 35 years of experience in the MRO market.

MTU provides maintenance from targeted hospital visits to complete overhauls on over 30 commercial aero engine and industrial gas turbine lines and has completed more than 18,000 shop visits for over 1,400 customers worldwide. Within this Global network, MTU Maintenance Dallas provides hospital shop and on-site maintenance services.

MTU Maintenance Fort Worth Inc. Buyer/Procurement Specialist (Aviation)

• Location Fort Worth
• Starter area Procurement
• Target group Professionals
• Contract type Full-Time
• Job ID 1301
  
  
  

MTU Maintenance Fort Worth is currently seeking an experienced Buyer/Procurement Specialist; the Buyer/Procurement Specialist will serve as integral member of the logistics team supporting overall operational effectiveness by receiving material requirements from the production team and fulfilling from existing inventory or initiating immediate purchase orders or repair orders as needed from approved vendors and per company policy.

Your tasks

• Monitor and maintain required material inventory.
• Receive material requirements and initiate purchase order or repair order as needed from approved vendors and per company policy.
• Ensure material availability to support engine maintenance and shop visits.
• Negotiate pricing, repair agreements, and supplier contracts.
• Evaluate repair-versus-buy opportunities, market availability, lead times, and inventory levels.
• Monitor supplier performance and material delivery commitments to assure timely availability in support of production and customer operational needs.
• Utilize existing systems and procedures to prioritize material purchase and/or repair process.
• Identify, communicate, and establish process improvements.
• Assist in training co-workers on applicable systems and supplier programs.
• Provide daily status updates on material purchases and/or repair status at outside vendors.
• Other tasks as deemed necessary by supervisor and based on company needs.
  
  
  

Your profile

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in commercial aviation material management including purchasing and repair.
• Understanding of commercial aircraft engines, engine shop visits, piece parts, LLPs, repairs, and aviation supply chain processes.
• Compliance with FAA and company policies and procedures.
• Excellent work ethic and motivation for a high standard of work.
• Ability to work and communicate directly with repair and / or sale vendors.
• Working knowledge of original engine manufacturer (OEM) parts catalogue and repair manual access and research.
• Ability to review new and existing vendor contracts to assure compliance.
• Computer skills necessary to access OEM manuals, utilize existing inventory and purchase systems.
• Experience with SAP is highly desirable.
• Basic computer skills and ability to generate daily, weekly, and quarterly status reports.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and able to work flexible schedules as necessary in support of on-going projects.
• Represent the company in a professional manner and reflect a positive image with customers.
• Prefer shop, modular or field service experience with the following engines: GE90, CFM56, LEAP.
  
  
  

We offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and STD insurance are effective immediately
• Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid LTD and Life / AD&D insurance
• 401k with employer matching up to 2% with an additional discretionary contribution to 1% provided from the employer
• Paid 2 weeks of Vacation, paid 10 days of PTO & Holidays
• Annual Tuition Reimbursement
• Monthly $30 Gym Membership Reimbursement
  
  
  

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MTU Maintenance Fort Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

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