Operational Procurement Specialist
As an Operational procurement specialist you will be executing the STRADE procurement strategy for aircraft spare parts and repair orders. Your task will be to assure a timely response, quality standards and application of best prices from suppliers and vendors according to the operational requirements and contractual commitments. You will be responsible for third-party services bought directly on behalf of customers through overseeing the quoting and invoicing of these services to the customer.
Your tasks
- Track the status of all purchase orders in the system to ensure timely delivery and follow up with the supplier to resolve any issues
- Ensure best prices and best delivery time for all the goods are applied
- Manage and adjust vendor capability lists
- Ensure customer quotation, acceptance and invoicing are done timely and according to the commercial guidelines
- Ensure all the quotations are properly analyzed, negotiated and benchmarked when necessary. Ensure saving and cost avoidance targets are achieved
- Monitor supplier/vendor performance and initiate appropriate measures in case of deviation in performance in line with external quality and audit standards (e.g. ASA100)
- Continuous supplier/vendor performance improvement via monitoring on KPIs
- Collaborate with other departments in implementing procurement strategy and support internal stakeholders with procurement requirements
Your profile
- B.Sc. in commercial or technical field, equivalent training for certified purchaser or equivalent by experience
- 1-3 years of professional experience in operations in an industrial company
- Previous experience in aviation is a plus
- Basic knowledge of contract management
- Knowledge in the use of ERP systems and MS Office 365 (especially MS Excel)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Good analytical and negotiation skills
- Confident appearance, assertiveness, hands-on and customer centric approach
- Team-player with cross-cultural awareness
- Willingness to travel
Your chance
- An attractive position in a global and dynamic company
- Competitive employment conditions
- Opportunity for professional and personal development
- Joining the team where company values are at the core of what we do – check out our website and LinkedIn page to find out
Thank you for your interest.
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