ph3Description /h3 pCima Aviation is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations supporting our MRO repair and parts business.
This position is responsible for maintaining proper stocking levels of high-quality aircraft parts and components for our customers, managing multiple suppliers to ensure timely delivery of precision parts, and planning and purchasing production parts through our ERP system.
The Purchasing Manager communicates the status of work in progress, part availability, and production issues to management, and works cross-functionally with sales, engineering, quality, and shipping/receiving to solve procurement problems in a fast-paced, competitive MRO environment.
/p h3Requirements /h3 ul liNegotiates and coordinates the procurement and distribution of products and services for the organization, including raw materials, finished parts, tooling, equipment, and supplies /li liNegotiates with vendors to obtain price, availability, and delivery information, and to determine vendor qualifications /li liLeads, develops, and coaches others within the procurement team /li liMonitors PO delivery status, prioritizes, and expedites orders based on customer needs, including time?critical (AOG) situations /li liMonitors and analyzes inventory levels and issues purchase orders as needed /li liIssues repair orders and follows up with repair stations to ensure quick turnaround /li liBuilds strong business relationships with vendors and maintains regular communication with them /li liReports on purchase orders to sales and upper management (delivery dates, backorders/availability) /li liResearches Fair Market Value alternate part numbers and PMAs to ensure the best part possible is procured /li liContinually updates part numbers, min/max levels,



and lead times in our ERP/inventory system /li liContinually seeks new ways to improve current processes to make the department more efficient /li liCreates and implements new reports based on business needs /li /ul h3Experience and Skills /h3 ul li4+ years of experience in a purchasing, production, supervisory, or project management role; aviation/MRO purchasing experience strongly preferred /li liHighly proficient with MS Office programs, especially Excel /li liPrior experience working in an ERP/inventory management system (e.g., Quantum, Trax, AvSight, or similar) /li liExcellent written and verbal communication skills /li liStrong organizational, prioritization, and problem?solving skills /li liPositive, professional attitude with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast?paced environment /li liUnderstanding of accounting structure, invoices, and payment terms /li liExperience in aerospace, manufacturing, airline, or MRO environment strongly desirable /li liFamiliarity with aircraft component categories (rotables, expendables, consumables) a plus /li /ul h3Education /h3 pHigh School Diploma required; some college or supply chain/business coursework preferred.
/p h3Physical Demands /h3 pThe 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.
/p ul liWill frequently exert 20 to 40 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects /li liWill sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods; will occasionally bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach above shoulder level, and/or ascend and descend a step stool or ladder /li liMust possess the ability to hear and perceive the nature of sound /li liMust possess visual acuity and depth perception /li liMust be capable of providing oral information, both in person and over the telephone /li liMust possess the manual dexterity to operate business?related equipment and to handle and work with various objects and materials /li /ul /p #J-*****-Ljbffr

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