TAT Piedmont (Piedmont Aviation Component Services) is looking for a Suppy Chain Buyer (Parts & Materials). TAT Piedmont has been in operation for more than six decades and has a long history of satisfied customers around the world. Our team is made up of highly skilled technicians dedicated to bringing you the best product, on time – every time. Our comprehensive service and support works to ensure that we can meet the needs and demands of our customers. We enjoy the ability of working without all the red tape usually found in larger organizations and with the family-dynamic of enjoying those we work alongside. If you are interested in throwing your hat in the ring of consideration - APPLY NOW!
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identifies material requirements and timing.
- Coordinates inventory and production schedules to optimize costs.
- Directs acquisition of materials, components, and supplies to support production schedules.
- Develop an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders.
- Creates and leads a continuous improvement operations environment that results in reduced material costs.
- Work with the inventory management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products.
- Assist the Supply Chain Manager with maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis.
- Reviewing supply contracts and agreements, performing risk management and making recommendations.
- Interpreting market trends and adapting to industry changes.
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness control spend.
Critical Personality characteristics for success in the position.
- High energy – dynamic and fast moving individual
- High performer who focuses on results and gets self-gratification from success
- A team member who enjoys building and being part of strong teams
- Self-starter – active, constantly looks to change and improve, initiate and follow through
- Ability to challenge and be challenged by others
- Smart and sharp individual with strong analytical capabilities
- Proven experience as Supply Chain Buyer or other relevant role.
- Aerospace Industry knowledge and experience – advantage.
- Strong negotiating skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word and industry standard purchase order software platforms.
- Impeccable attention to details.
- Ability to work well with a team.
- Able to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market.
- Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
- BS/BA in business administration, Supply Chain Management & Logistics or relevant field helpful.
TAT Technologies Group is dedicated to providing an inclusive, fun, and unique workplace. We believe in acknowledging and appreciating the value of our team members. One way we value our team is by providing a comprehensive and expansive benefits offering to include Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K with company matching, STD, LTD, accidental coverages, EAP, and more. Insurance carriers vary based on location.