Senior Buyer

Leonardo Helicopters

paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Nov 05, 2024

Let You Career Take Flight, with Leonardo Helicopters!

At Leonardo, what we do has a purpose. We build, service, and maintain the world's finest helicopters, held to the strictest quality standards, for clients all across the globe. We value and retain our employees by offering generous benefits and a state of the art work facility. Made with pride, in Philadelphia.

Why Leonardo? Simple.

A free healthcare option
Tuition reimbursement
Paid holidays & generous PTO with a carryover and payout option
A referral program with no limits
Up to 6% match on our 401k plan
Bonus opportunity for all permanent employees

Job Title: Customer Support & Services P&SC - Senior Buyer

Department: Procurement & Supply Chain Department

Reports to: Senior Manager of Customer Support & Services P&SC

Direct Reports: No

Location(s): Northeast Philadelphia, PA

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1. Summary of Position: (Brief description of overall responsibilities and function)

Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility to commit company resources through complex contracts and agreements (within delegated authority level) for procurement of goods and services. Approves purchase orders within delegated authority. Negotiates long term agreements and recommends supply chain improvements. Interprets and enforces contract terms and conditions. Executes complex tasks and solves problems with minimal supervision. Acts as a mentor and coach for Buyers. Oversees supplier related activity. Develops and maintains relations with suppliers and is familiar with internal processes and supplier processes. Involves interface with the manager on purchase orders over authorized levels, long term contracts, and project assignments.

Ability to develop sourcing strategies that manage, monitor and mitigate supplier risk. Builds team relationships with internal stakeholders, to execute timely resolution of issues and constraints as they arise. Provides rapid response to internal customer via shorter turn-around time, reduction of process cycle times and cost savings. Continuously reviews opportunities to improve workflow and desk tasks. Self-motivated and achievement oriented; with ability to work under pressure and meet customer deadlines. Ability to draft presentations and communicate with all levels of personnel.

2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Specifically describe the essential duties and responsibilities in order of estimated percentage of time that is spent on each).

	Duties and Responsibilities:	% of Time
1.	Reviews all purchase requisitions for completeness and initiates action to obtain requirements. Returns requisitions to users that require additional information or budget approval.	15%
2.	Monitors requisitions to identify commonly purchased items that would be candidates for volume agreements, LTAs or Price Agreements and makes recommendations to the purchasing manager.	15%
3.	Prepares RFQ's and obtains quotations from qualified suppliers. Reviews bids, negotiates more favorable prices and terms, and selects suppliers within authorization limits. Negotiate contractual agreement with minimal supervision.	20%
4.	Provides high levels of customer service to both internal users and Italian headquarters, through communications concerning supplier delivery schedules, quality and service levels. Provides rapid response to internal customer and headquarters needs via shorter turnaround time on purchase orders by reducing process cycle time.	10%
5.	Minimizes purchase order discrepancies through coordination with accounting and receiving departments to resolve invoice discrepancies, shipping errors and hold code problems.	5%
6.	Administers and develops contracts. Manages internal supply related issues related to production and product support.	10%
7.	Regularly performs spend analysis on purchased items to identify cost saving opportunities. Continually analyzes the market to identify and develop suppliers to meet current and future needs.	10%
8.	Proposes innovative ideas for cost/process improvements to supervisors and managers. Continually strives to realize lowest total costs in assigned commodities.	5%
9.	Complies with all purchasing policies, procedures and processes.	5%
10.	Performs other duties and fulfils other responsibilities as assigned.	5%
	TOTAL:	100%

Qualifications for Position:

A. Education

BA/BS in business, engineering or related area required. May substitute comparable experience for education.

B. Experience

Four to seven years of experience in purchasing, supply chain management or closely related field. A minimum of two years in the Aerospace industry preferred. May substitute education for years of experience.
Demonstrated success in negotiating and managing contracts.
Working knowledge and/or experience in maintaining positive supplier relationships while stressing performance.

C. Competencies & Attributes

Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to develop sourcing strategies that manage, monitor and mitigate supplier risk
Working knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP system
Strong negotiation skills
Compliant to company and professional ethical policies and standards
Self-motivated and achievement oriented
Able to work under pressure and meet customer deadlines
Understanding of Cost/ Price/ Value analysis
Ability to draft a business case for supervisor review
Ability to think creatively and identify changes to current processes
Well-organized and flexible to changes in schedules
Understanding of economic and market conditions in assigned commodities
Intercultural awareness
Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Good understanding of aviation technology and regulations
Time management skills
Travel 10% to 25%, could include International as well.

D. Licensure/Certification

ISM certifications such as CPSM or C.P.M. or APICS certification such as CPIM or CSCP Preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability