Purchasing Manager Engine Services

Engine Services

Description

Purchasing Manager

As Purchasing Manager for Engine Services, you’ll support our operations by working with a dedicated team to meet the requirements of OEM aircraft engine and airframe manufacturers.  You’ll ensure proper materials, supplies, and components are on-hand and available for use within our state-of-the-art facilities.   You’ll coordinate receipt of incoming aircraft engines; and return-shipping of repaired or dispositioned aircraft engines and parts.

Working at BP Aero:

At BP Aero Services (BP Aero) we hire, train, develop and lead a robust team of highly technical workers that make the most difficult types of repairs on gas turbine engines. We are a certificated FAA repair station. We operate in the Aerospace field as well as the Marine & Industrial space working with the airlines, engine overhaul shops as well as original manufacturers such as GE, Pratt & Whitney and IAE. We are a local privately held business right in Irving, TX and we have been in business since 2010. We offer a “family style” environment with ample opportunities for individual growth at all levels. Come join the BP Aero family and watch your career soar!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assuring that the Repair Station’s work and processes have all required components and materials.
• Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Negotiate contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
• Prepare quotes, RFQ and bid awards as appropriate.
• Direct and coordinate activities of other personnel engaged in buying, distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products, or substitute materials.
• Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise cost.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with Quantum aviation software
• 5+ years of purchasing experience with 3+ years of proven purchasing experience in the aerospace industry
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong interpersonal skills, written, verbal and communications skills
• Proven track record of successful logistics management
• Ability to influence vendors and customers to provide necessary support
• Experience with purchasing management systems in ISO9100 and AS9110 environment is a plus
• Detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills

BP Aero is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and promoting the health and well-being of its employees. Employment opportunities at BP Aero are open to all qualified applicants solely on the basis of their job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. BP Aero complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws with regard to equal employment opportunity.