SUMMARY: Responsible for procurement of assigned goods and services required to support the business. Uses best procurement practices to obtain lowest cost and best lead times for assigned items. Continuously develops relationships with strategic suppliers and OEMs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Performs purchasing duties requiring necessary skills to plan and procure supplies, materials, equipment, and services.
Under supervision, prepares RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs for goods and services.
Evaluates supplier proposals and updates ERP system to communicate current pricing & lead time data to customer service for final quote preparation to end customer for repair.
Places purchase orders for goods and services in support of the business plan.
Expedites purchase orders as required to support our customers.
Resolves issues pertaining to purchase orders: receiving, invoicing discrepancies and timely closure of purchase orders.
Has extensive contact with suppliers.
Interfaces with team members at many levels, up to and including middle management.
Receiving of repair order to facility – create work order, tag, deliver to production for evaluation.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Associate degree
2+ year of relevant/technical work experience
or an additional 2 years of specific work experience in lieu of degree.
Demonstrated high levels of verbal and written communication, human relation skills and reasoning ability.
Experience with planning systems and requirement generation (Min/Max process).
Ability to effectively negotiate price, quality, and delivery schedules to maximize cost savings.
Superior contract negotiator with strategic purchasing skills and vision.
Full understanding of the legal aspects of purchasing and the ability to negotiate and manage contractual relations.
Excellent skills in multi-tasking, organization, and prioritization of multiple projects.
Basic understanding of the Lean concepts and the ability to use supply chain management principles to support continuous improvement.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications especially Access, Excel, and Word.
Conduct Supplier Performance review in conjunction with strategic objectives.
Experience using Quantum.

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of experience purchasing aviation components
2+ years in aviation/MRO environment

Other

The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.

VSE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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Time Off: Enjoy Paid Time Off to relax and recharge.

Family Support: We offer Paid Maternity Leave and Paid Bonding Leave, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program, ensuring your family’s well-being.

Education: Pursue your educational goals with Tuition Reimbursement for Undergrad, Technical, and Graduate Programs.

Financial Security: We offer a 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan to secure your financial future.

Healthcare: Your health is essential, and we provide Health, Dental, and Vision Care.

Flexible Spending: Take advantage of HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans for added flexibility.

Insurance: We've got you covered with Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance.

Competitive Salaries: Your hard work is rewarded with competitive salaries. Ready to be part of a company that values you as much as your skills and expertise?

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