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$67k-83k (estimate)
Full Time | Business Services
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Standard Aero is Hiring a Planner/Buyer Near Van Nuys, CA
Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of
Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you'll also enjoy our great perks.
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 Buyer, you'll be responsible for purchasing a variety of equipment, supplies and services utilizing computerized systems.
What you'll do:
About Us
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
StandardAero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, and basis of disability status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you'll also enjoy our great perks.
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 Buyer, you'll be responsible for purchasing a variety of equipment, supplies and services utilizing computerized systems.
What you'll do:
- Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets which includes both consumables and expendables
- Review and prepare customer quotations as submitted by technicians for Supply Chain Manager
- Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
- Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on supply
- Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization
- Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
- Prepare reports and updates as and when required
- Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
- Improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
- Prepare and raise purchase orders
- Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
- Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
- Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures
- Conduct research for new suppliers
- Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
- Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
- Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
- Position Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous experience of working in a purchasing team preferably within a manufacturing environment
- Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding and cost breakdown
- Experience of working closely with suppliers
- Able to add value, reduce costs, and provide input to business improvements
- Computer literate, Excel Skills (Basic: VLOOKUPS & Pivot Tables)
- An understanding of aerospace processes and components would be advantageous
- Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities
- Able to manage time effectively, prioritizes tasks and achieve set targets
- Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations
- Familiarity with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system would be beneficial
- Oracle or SAP experience
- Competitive Wages (Pay for Performance)
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off Starting on Day One
- Bonus Opportunities
- Education Reimbursement
- Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training Opportunities
- Paid Relocation
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Safety Focused Culture
- Refer & Earn Program ($1,000 referral bonus)
- The Academy
About Us
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
StandardAero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, and basis of disability status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Business Services
SALARY
$67k-83k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/09/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/08/2024
WEBSITE
standardaeroalliance.com
HEADQUARTERS
MIAMI, FL
SIZE
3,000 - 7,500
FOUNDED
1938
REVENUE
$200M - $500M
INDUSTRY
Business Services
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