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Job Title: Buyer

Job Description

+ Analyzes the requirements of the material, including preliminary specification, preferred supplier, and date material is needed.

+ Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.

+ Searches inventory records or warehouse to determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity.

+ Consults catalogs and contacts suppliers to obtain pricing, specifications, and deliverability.

+ Obtains quotes from approved suppliers for replacement parts required to repair and overhaul aircraft accessory items, build to print manufactured products, repair services, and facility supplies.

+ Confers with vendors and analyzes vendors with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.

+ Prepares purchase orders for replacement parts and vendor repair services.

+ Negotiates the lowest possible cost for the material balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.

+ Verifies cost accuracy of parts for outside processing.

+ Assures that parts are delivered on schedule, confers with suppliers concerning late deliveries.

+ Follows up on outstanding purchase orders for timely delivery of parts and services.

+ Monitors minimum/maximum levels of inventory and supplies to assure optimum on-hand quantities to support repair and new buys for manufacturing and shop maintenance.

+ Maintains and reconciles the cycle count adjustments in the system.

+ Investigates potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements and advises team members or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.

+ Communicates with shop, engineering, accounting, inspection, shipping/receiving, and customer service personnel.

+ Maintains timely control of purchase orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records.

+ Coordinates all activities related to procurement of material beginning with intent to purchase through delivery.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Hard Skills

+ 2 years of procurement in manufacturing or aviation

+ 1 year of Excel Pivot tables

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Wellington, Kansas.

Work Environment

Team of 5 + this new hire.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.