Procurement Coordinator

General Summary:

The Procurement Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the on-time delivery of assigned materials and/or services from approved and qualified suppliers in support of aircraft manufacturing demand requirements. The primary function of the Procurement Coordinator role is to liaise with Manufacturing, Quality, Customer Service and Procurement on Supplier material delivery commitments. Resolve goods receipt issues with appropriate individuals. Manage return of non-conforming materials.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.       Supports supply chain team to achieve business requirements and ensure compliance with company’s procurement policies

2.       Communicates to Suppliers supply requirements, purchase order changes, purchase order prioritization, delivery requirements and manages supplier execution in alignment with these requirements

3.       Executes and edits purchase orders as required to support production needs and/or supplier delivery commitments

4.       Monitors and expedites deliveries on assigned commodity items

5.       Supports expedited outside vendor processing and onsite supplier rework activities

6.       Documents and communicates purchase order status and projected fulfillment across internal organizations

7.       Maintains accurate purchasing files in compliance with company record keeping policies and potential audit trails.

8.       Develop, manage, and communicate Line of Balance for critical parts as needed to support the Tactical Buyer

9.       Escalates unresolved supply disconnects or shortages to assigned Tactical Buyer for additional support

10.   Resolves incoming Certificate of Conformance and invoicing discrepancies

11.   Manages and resolves invoicing discrepancies to support Strategic and Tactical Buyers.

12.   Manages and resolves receiving discrepancies (RD)

13.   Manages and resolves quality notifications (QN)

14.   Manages the return of nonconforming product

15.   Supports Tactical Buyer on communication between Procurement, MRP, CS and the Production Floor in relation to parts shortages and movement

16.   Participates in the daily Pulse Meeting, Weekly Supplier Risk and Supplier Crisis Meetings

17.   Assists other procurement staff with identified projects and programs as required

18.   Prepares supporting documents and materials during the procurement process.

19.   Maintains accurate purchasing files in compliance with company record keeping policies and potential audit trails.

Education, Work Experience, Certification and/or Licensure:

Any Bachelor’s Degree or Engineering preferred or equivalent Supply Chain experience within the aviation/aerospace manufacturing industry

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1.       Working knowledge and a thorough understanding of Material Resource Planning, procurement, and manufacturing processes.

2.       Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

3.       Previous experience and/or proficiency in using ERP systems; SAP preferred.

4.       Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-oriented environment, while simultaneously managing multiple high-priority initiatives.

5.       Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of internal customers.

6.       Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with suppliers and all levels of company personnel.

7.       Ability to work independently and within a cross-functional team-oriented environment.

8.       Ability to research, analyze data, and clearly/concisely present conclusions.

9.       Some travel may be required.