Job Description:

Aerovel (The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program) is looking for a Purchasing Specialist to join our Procurement department based in Bingen, WA.

You will be part of a team collaborating across engineering and operations teams to source and deliver high quality conforming hardware and services.

Meet the Team:

The Procurement teams mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and contributing to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues.

Your Working Environment:

The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most advanced small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea.

How We Care for You:

Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

Primary Responsibilities:

Order & Receive Product / Service: 40%

Review, track and process Purchase Requests, ensuring correct payment terms, delivery schedule and quality/inspection standards.
Engage in contract negotiation when needed to ensure competitive cost and schedule.
Issue Purchase Orders
Support internal customer issues and training for the ordering process
Ensure that deliverables are in line with the contractual terms (cost, time, quality).

Drive Sourcing Projects: 25%

Obtain quotes and perform Requests for Information (RFI)
Set and achieve targets around lead time reduction, cost reduction and product quality.
Lead project teams within the framework of regional and/or single-division procurement projects, contribute to the control of the demand, challenge, approve the specifications and run the supplier selection processes within the defined boundaries.
Negotiate, establish and implement project contracts.
Monitor savings linked to demand management and procurement performance

Procurement Strategy and Compliance: 20%

Ensure compliance with the procurement strategy and other FAR/DFAR flow downs. Ensure proper contract documents are flowed down to suppliers
Secure long-term alignment of the preferred supplier base
Provide the MFT’s and GPB with strategically relevant input to support strategy development.
Ensure compliance with Procurement processes.
Respect and comply with rules and processes defined by the Commodity Management organization to ensure correct execution of tactical and transactional procurement activities to full customer satisfaction.
Contribute to the implementation of new procurement techniques such as e-procurement and e-catalogues, as needed.

Supplier Management: 15%

Develop and maintain an efficient supply chain capable of delivering goods/work packages (services)
Ensure continuous commercial relationships with suppliers in order to secure work with best-in-class suppliers and protect Airbus Group from contractual risks.
Support supplier setup process and ensure proper payment terms, appropriate level of quality controls and adherence to industry best practices
Follow-up contracts with contract reviews within Airbus Group’s internal customer base and suppliers, based on consistent and factual KPIs, evaluate and improve suppliers’ performance in terms of time, costs and quality.
Assess suppliers’ overall performance and the impact of weak performance on Airbus Group; and initiate recovery actions when necessary.

Additional Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned:

Assist in configuration management, EOL mitigation, and ERP system maintenance.
Assist in product inventory when necessary
Assist in receiving and kitting when necessary
Support the Program and Engineering teams facilitating product cost and availability questions.

Your Boarding Pass:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or equivalent experience
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive purchasing, procurement, and experience.
Experience utilizing engineering drawings and CAD models for quoting, sourcing, and purchasing materials and equipment
Experience managing contracts and agreements
10% Domestic and International involved
Eligible to work in the US
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills working in a diverse technology driven environment
Personal knowledge of effective supply chain management
Hands on knowledge of supplier performance monitoring to drive cost, quality, and delivery
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated proficiency using data analytics tools
Proficiency with MRP/ERP software and systems; experience using Deltek software

Preferred:

ISM, APICS or related professional certification
Technical proficiency with Jira/Confluence, BI Reporting tools

Physical Requirements:

Onsite or remote: % 90 onsite; 10% remote or travel

Carrying: able to carry documents and/or electronic equipment up to 20lbs/9kg. -
Lifting: able to lift documents and/or electronic equipment up to 20lbs/9kg.
Pushing/Pulling: able to push/pull items in office areas.
Sitting: able to sit for extended periods of time at the computer and in meetings.
Squatting/Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves.
Standing: able to stand for extended periods of time.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

Onsite or remote: 60% onsite/40% remote or travel
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. [Daily – 50%]
Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. [Daily – 75%]
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. [Daily – 50%]
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. [Daily]
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. [Several times per week]
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. [Several times per week]
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. [Several times per week]
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. [Several times per week]
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. [Several times per week]
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. [Several times per week]
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. [Monthly]
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. [Daily]
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Candidates for this position will need authorization to work in the US without current, or future, need of visa sponsorship.

Salary range:

Salary range based on the required profile: $80,000 - $104,000/year. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on geographic differential. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. This position offers the following benefits: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Prescription insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, Short and Long-term Disability insurance, 401(k), Paid time off including paid holidays, Tuition Assistance, Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria. These are our current benefit offerings for the current plan year and are subject to change without notice..

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A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Aerovel Corporation

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sourcing, Buying and Ordering <JF-SM-SP>

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