Procurement Specialist

Do you love airplanes ✈, a fast-paced work environment, and teamwork? ATS is Hiring a Procurement Specialist to join our DFW Components Team! We are Trusted Partners | Supporting Flight. Our more than 52 years of success is the result of our employees who have dedicated themselves to providing unmatched quality, service and safety in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul.Being a part of our Supply Chain Team offers an opportunity to build meaningful partnerships, innovate new ideas, do the right thing, and make our company a great place to work! What ATS Has to Offer:Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary benefits such as accident and critical illness.401(k) plan including employer matching contributionsIncentive ProgramEducation Assistance ProgramDiscounts on entertainment, mobile phones and service, computer hardware, travel, and more.A Little Bit About the Role:The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the procurement of assigned commodities and services required to support ATS’ business goals.Uses best procurement practices to obtain lowest total cost of ownership for assigned items.Responsibilities Include:Performs purchasing duties to plan and procure supplies, materials, equipment and services.Prepares RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs for goods and services. Evaluates supplier proposals and recommends contract awards.Prepares and executes purchase orders and agreements for goods and services in support of company business goals.Plans, evaluates, and procures planned goods, raw materials and chemicals to maintain adequate inventory levels to increase production proficiencies and on time completions.Coordinates the fabrication, heat treat, and material process requirements in accordance with FAA and OEM directives.Provides order updates to production, internal planning, and overhead department leadership.Expedites purchase orders as required to support ATS customers (internal and external).Works directly with customers as a focal point for material status to keep production on track.Resolves issues pertaining to purchase orders: receiving, invoicing discrepancies and timely closure of purchase orders.Frequently communicates with suppliers to build and maintain positive, long-term supplier relations to assure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery targets are met.Conducts Supplier Performance review in conjunction with strategic objectives.Interfaces with ATS team members at many levels, up to and including middle management.Regular and prompt attendance.Effective and appropriate conduct with co-workers.Experience and Qualifications:Associates degree in related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Service purchasing experience strongly preferred.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Excellent human relation skills and reasoning ability.Ability to effectively negotiate price, quality, and delivery schedules to maximize cost savings and supply chain direct margin.Ability to train employees in various procurement activities.Excellent skills in multi-tasking, organization and prioritization of multiple projects.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment by working independently with limited guidance.Basic understanding of Lean concepts and the ability to use supply chain management principles to support continuous improvement.Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, and Word).Oracle experience strongly preferred.EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS: This job description is not a contract for employment and either party may terminate employment at any time. The job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Aviation Technical Services reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.

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