Aerospace and Defense, Aviation Industry, Budget Management, Business Plan, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Electricity, Forecasting, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Leadership, Logistics Management, Market Trend Analysis, Negotiation Skills, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Procurement Planning, Product Costing, Purchasing/Procurement, Sales, Shipping/Receiving, Small Company, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations
- For more 60 years HEICO Corporation, a NYSE traded company, has thrived by serving niche segments of the aviation, defense, space and electronic industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO’s high-energy culture focuses our Team Members’ on providing high quality products and services to our customer base, which is made up of most of the world’s airlines and the defense industry. Our leadership approach creates a dynamic environment that continually challenges our Team Members to perform their best. For four consecutive years, Forbes Magazine ranked HEICO as one of the 200 “Best Small Companies.”
Air Cost Control (“A2C”), a subsidiary of HEICO, a leading aviation electrical interconnect product distribution Company, is seeking a Buyer that would be primarily responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Placing Orders: Ordering goods and materials from suppliers based on the demand forecast, current stock levels, and lead times.
- Vendor Management: Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, negotiating terms, and monitoring supplier performance. Lead contract negotiations and implementations with suppliers.
- Cost Management: Ensuring that purchasing activities are done at the most competitive prices and with favorable payment terms to keep costs within budget.
- Forecasting Demand: Analyzing historical data, market trends, and customer requirements to forecast future demand for products or materials.
- Stock Monitoring: Tracking inventory levels to ensure the business has sufficient stock without over-ordering.
- Managing Lead Times: Keeping track of lead times for production, shipping, and receiving to ensure products are available when needed.
- Monitoring Supplier Performance: Tracking supplier delivery times, quality, and overall performance to ensure they meet expectations.
- Optimizing Purchasing Processes: Continuously evaluating and improving procurement processes to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance the supply chain.
- Collaboration with Other Teams: Regularly communicating with internal teams such as sales, logistics and Product managers to align procurement plans with overall business goals.
EDUCATION
- Degree in business, supply chain management or a related field is required
EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory management is required.
- Aviation/Aerospace experience would be an advantage.
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HEICO Corporation
HEICO Corporation is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, industrial, defense and electronics company. For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by providing customers with innovative and cost-saving products and services.
HEICO's products are found on large commercial aircraft, regional, business and military aircraft, as well as on a large variety of industrial turbines, targeting systems, missiles and electro-optical devices.
HEICO Corporation is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: HEI and HEI.A) and has also been ranked as one of the 100 "World's Most Innovative Growth Companies", 100 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks" by Forbes over the past decade. With headquarters in Hollywood, Florida, and multiple locations around the world - HEICO provides over 1 million square feet of design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, distribution, sales and support capabilities.
HEICO Corporation operates in two segments, the Flight Support group and the Electronic Technologies group. The Flight Support group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, distributes and overhauls FAA-approved parts that extend over the entire aircraft, from the engines all the way to hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, avionic, structures, wheels and brakes and even interiors.
The Electronic Technologies group produces electrical and electro-optical systems and components serving niche segments of the aerospace, defense, communications, and computer industries. The Electronic Technologies group is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of electrically and electro-optical engineered products used in the aerospace, defense, space, and electronics industries.
By combining state-of-the-art technologies, a team of highly skilled Team Members and an indisputable commitment to quality, both segments have constantly delivered invaluable solutions to customers over the years, helping to position them as leaders within their industries.