Buyer (Purch)
AAR Corp.About Us: AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society. Description: This position is responsible for supporting the planning and implementation activities related to the procurement of direct goods and services. The Buyer will be responsible for the day-to-day purchasing transactions ensuring strong customer service and relationship management. What you will be responsible for: Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, parts or services, which will be used or processed by AAR Aircraft Services or its customers. Process requisitions and update management on status of orders. Assess needs and clarify specs for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased. Run daily reports; present information in daily meetings with project managers/customers Search for equipment, tools and components, invite tenders, consult with suppliers and analyze bids, quotes, products and suppliers. Obtain the best price, determine or negotiate terms. Reviews proposals, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and ensures necessary records are maintained. Perform administrative follow up on each project to allow billing to be completed. Communicate with project managers and customer representatives. Follow up on rentals, service contracts, repair and calibration of tools. Coordinate logistics for transport and customers, establish delivery schedules, enforce fulfillment of contracts and communicate with customers and suppliers to solve problems and as required, escalate to Purchasing Manager. Work with manager to prepare monthly reports including deficiency to stock. Suggest and participate in continuous improvement activities to drive process efficiencies. Actively participate in AAR Greensboro Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting safety hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understands and promotes the company safety policy. Follow up of KPI’s Perform other duties as assigned What you will need to be successful in this role: High school diploma or equivalent. Two-year college degree preferred. Requires minimum two years of purchasing experience in repair station or airline environment. Proficient knowledge in Procurement including purchasing of raw material, chemicals and hardware an asset Must know how/where to source material in a timely manner. Must be able to negotiate terms, establish accounts, and determine methods of shipment. Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills are needed to interact with a wide variety of people. Must have good organizational skills, be able to prioritize work, accurately perform duties with constant activity in the area, and pay close attention to detail. Must be self-starter requiring minimal supervision and perform with a degree of accuracy in the execution of job assignments. Must be able to work under pressure, relate to others and maintain flexibility with schedules of the department. Must be able to work assigned schedule with minimal absences. The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: Competitive salary and bonus package Comprehensive benefits package including medical, den…