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Daher is an aircraft manufacturer and an industry and service equipment supplier. Daher asserts its leadership in three main businesses: aircraft manufacturing, aerospace equipment and systems, logistics and supply chain services. With the stability provided by its family ownership, Daher has been committed to innovation since its creation in 1863. Today, present in 13 countries, Daher is a leader in Industry 4.0, designing and developing value-added solutions for its industrial partners.

We’re looking to add a talented Junior level Program Buyer to our team at our facility in Stuart, FL– DAHER Aircraft Inc. The Program Buyer will manage purchasing activities, whether in development or in serial life. They will work in close collaboration with the supply chain, supplier performance team and all internal customers (Plant, Sales, Quality, and Program). Responsible for the CBS of purchased products but also of non-aircraft products related to the program (including tools on specification).

Job Duties

• Responsible for the construction of the budget for the scope and for maintaining the associated productivity plans.
• Leads sourcing activities in collaboration with members of the purchasing organization and internal customers, taking into account the specific requirements of the program concerned: prepares consultation documents, contributes to the panel of suppliers consulted in support of the SCLs, manages the various stages of the consultation process, leads the sourcing committee and negotiates the contractual terms (PTC, MOU, LTA, etc.)
• Leads the response to specific requests from external customers relayed by sales or the program (requests for cost reductions, rate changes, VCA analyses).
• Participate in internal meetings organized by program managers.
• Reports to internal customers and to the line management on progress, results and difficulties encountered.
• Proposes and conducts appropriate action plans in his/her area of responsibility.
• Proposes and validates with the SCLs the Purchasing Productivity Plan for the programs within their scope.
• Analyzes all components and materials of their programs in order to identify sources of gains and to generate these gains such as "redesign to cost", "make to buy" and supply chain optimization ideas.
• Presents global cost analysis (TCO).
• Prepares answers to specific questions from internal customers (programs and factories, etc.) concerning the security of sources and risk management for its programs.

Qualifications

Profile and other information related to the position

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering, technical details preferred around aviation and aerospace
• 2+ years of experience in operational/industrial purchasing
• Experience in aeronautical/aviation industry.
• Excellent communication skills
• Focused on results and meeting commitments
• Expert negotiation skills
• Experience with Purchasing & Supply chain IT tools
• Strong team player
• Fluent in English (negotiation level)
• Fluent in French is a plus
• Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Must be able to communicate verbally and have the ability to hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Have full range of motion required to perform the job functions. Maintain steady hand-eye coordination. Reach in all directions and in potentially awkward positions.

Join Daher to...

• Integrate a family group with a long-term vision
• Make a difference in a developing company
• Develop new skills thanks to the diversity of your missions
• Take part in a human and industrial adventure full of challenges
• Innovate and think outside the box by integrating a stimulating environment

We offers a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.

Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.