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Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics

<div>WHO WE ARE&hellip;
Founded in 1964, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics provides superior instruments, avionics and power solutions to the global aerospace community. We operate one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world, and deliver safe and certified products, using innovative technologies and sophisticated clean sheet designs.
THE POSITION&hellip;
As a Buyer, you will strategically source the highest quality items for the best value while ensuring prompt delivery. You will be responsible for functions related to procurement and scheduling of materials needed for production support and customer requirements. You&rsquo;ll support the labs who manufacture and repair products for the best customers from all over the world - from general, business and commercial aviation. To be successful in this role, you&rsquo;ll need to be a strategic thinker with a proactive approach. You&rsquo;ll be part of the reason our customers consider us a premier instrument, avionics, and aircraft power solutions provider.
THIS POSITION MAY BE FOR YOU IF&hellip;<ul><li>
You have a Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business or related field.</li><li>
You have experience with MRP information systems.</li><li>
You have minimum 2 years purchasing experience.</li><li>
You have knowledge of purchasing practices, policies, and procedures.</li><li>
You have experience with price negotiations and vendor sourcing.</li><li>
You are proficient with Microsoft Office.</li><li>
You have strong attention to detail.</li><li>
You are organized, focused and results oriented.</li><li>
You are a problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills.</li><li>
You have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.</li></ul>
WE WOULD REALLY LIKE IT IF&hellip; (but it&rsquo;s not a deal breaker)<ul><li>
You have knowledge of manufacturing drawings.</li><li>
You have a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or related certification.</li></ul>
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT&hellip;<ul><li>
Analyze Material Requirements Planning (MRP) requirements for purchase in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system</li><li>
Make purchasing decisions based on vendor trends and purchase history</li><li>
Create purchase orders and effectively schedule deliveries of new manufacturing components</li><li>
Source high quality items with new vendors as appropriate to obtain cost savings</li><li>
Negotiate pricing and terms with current vendors to maintain lowest possible cost</li><li>
Promote relationship building with vendors to establish positive partnerships</li></ul>
WE ARE ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK&hellip;<ul><li>
We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>
We promote an environment where you can excel in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.</li><li>
Our facility is climate controlled, clean, organized, and safe. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment.</li><li>
We foster a friendly and inclusive workplace in which all employees feel valued, respected, and accepted.</li><li>
We are all on the same team. We communicate well with one another.</li><li>
We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right &ndash; every time.</li><li>
We have a fairly flat organizational structure which allows for improved collaboration, easier decision-making, and effective communication between leadership and employees.</li><li>
We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we enjoy an annual food truck fest appreciation day, monthly fruit/donut day, employee luncheons throughout the year, wellness challenges with incentives, and frequent ticket raffles for local sporting and cultural events.</li><li>
We have a small company feel &ndash; even though we&rsquo;re doing big things!</li></ul> 
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.</div>

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