Buyer

At Advantage Aviation Technologies II, LLC the strength of each team member plays a vital role in our success. To continue operating at our high standards, we’re seeking an experienced Buyer to join our team. This candidate will have previous experience. To be successful in this role, you should be a thoughtful and confident decision-maker, helping our team develop and be productive. Ultimately, you will be part of helping our company grow and thrive. This candidate must have proven experience, an expert communicator with a strong ability to collaborate across a wide range of departments. The ideal candidate will be driven by the desire to work towards maximum productivity and efficiency while upholding the company values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess supplier profiles and analyze offers.
• Prepare and implement effective negotiation tactics.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain the quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with terms of contracts.
• Review supplies to ensure quality.
• Monitor stock levels.
• Keep updated records.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve the effectiveness.
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
• Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers.
• Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and/or work Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Work experience as a Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Officer, or similar role.
• Good understanding of supply chain procedures
• Knowledge of MS Excel and Organizational ERP.
• Knowledge of market research
• Solid organizational skills
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors)
• Negotiation skills
• Demonstrable experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and comply with OSHA standards
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility for extended periods of time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person