Airbus · 15 hours ago
Procurement Representative
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. This position is responsible for the procurement activities for VAS non-aircraft material purchases and the administrative support of VAS’ Quality system, ensuring timely management of purchasing strategies and optimization of cost obligations.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Responsible for purchasing a portfolio of all operational support items that support the global warehousing, transportation, and logistics portion of the business
Performance Activities Required For This Position: Purchasing requisitions, order management, establishing economic purchasing models and reorder points, vendor management (creation through evaluation)
Search for opportunities to improve the items’ cost and take action to implement them
Contribute to global strategies and action plans
Contribute to the achievement of the global KPI’s by implementing strategies and cost saving activities
Manage working relationships with suppliers: solve quality, delivery, cost problems, participate in supplier evaluations
Update the files and purchasing database for his/her portfolio
Work in accordance with the VAS processes and behaviors
Assist with the completion of Customer Quality Surveys
Compile and maintain KPI’s for VAS’ Quality System performance
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
4-year degree in Business or Supply chain Management, Engineering or related field
Knowledge of laws governing procurement of items
Intermediate (or better) mastery of Microsoft Office and Google suite
Proficient with internal business systems such as SAP
Strong communication skills in written and verbal English
Preferred
5+ years effective negotiation experience in a Buyer capacity, in an aerospace environment
Experience in the aviation industry is desirable
Demonstrated success as a team player
Fluency in another language is highly desirable
Several years of experience working in the spare part business
Demonstrated effective negotiation and analytical skills
Strategic thinker with a structured approach to problem solving
Ability to work in an international environment and reach out across functions with a variety of individual interests to improve operations and enhance quality
Supplier management and development experience
Experience and skill in use of PC software as well as internal company operating systems
Company
Airbus
Airbus designs, manufactures, and delivers aerospace products, services, and solutions.
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