Company Overview:

Come join a mid to large sized company. One of the largest Utility Operators in the United States. We’ve been in this industry for more than 27 years with multiple locations. Our headquarters sits upon several hundred company owned acres in the Southeast. We specialize in Aerial Crane/Construction, Firefighting, Disaster Relief, and Aerial Cinematography.

We are accepting applications for a full-time Buyer to work out of our Medford, OR location.

General Description/Purpose:

Responsible for procurement of item requirements to support unscheduled demand and for the planning and maintenance of aircraft and purchased parts inventory buffer levels. Responsible for setting up and maintaining a strong supply chain management system in support of company objectives. Tasks involve related steps, processes, and methods that require employee to recognize clear differences in a variety of situations.

Job Duties (including but not limited to):

Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships.
Establish, monitor and purchase inventory to buffer requirements based on: Part usage and planned maintenance. Negotiate contracts with vendors using target-pricing strategy.
Perform data entry of purchase order entry and recordkeeping of completed work.
Actively participate or lead teams for process improvement activities.
Effectively communicate delays, shortages, problems, issues relating to purchase of items for inventory. Assist in devising and carrying out plans to resolve issues effectively.
Carry out activities relating to policies, procedures, and information from management.
Complete special projects as required by management.
Collaborate with internal groups across the organization to meet business objectives.
Monitor back-order reports to ensure vendors are delivering items on time to support corporate objectives.

Essential Knowledge/Skills:

Must be able to use own initiative and problem-solving skills to repair equipment.
Must possess basic computer skills to utilize email, maintenance and Microsoft programs.
Must be able to communicate effectively both written and verbally to all team members.

Competencies:

Safety and Work Environment-Identifies hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe and productive work environment for self and others. Follows Values Charter "Safety: Above all Else".
Effective Communication-Actively listens to others. Communicates with others clearly, openly, and respectfully. Uses all forms of communication effectively and appropriately (includes emails, text, and IM).
Teamwork-Works with and supports others to achieve organizational goals. Meets individual and team deadlines and responsibilities. Assumes additional responsibilities when needed. Responds constructively to instructions and procedures. Listens to others and values opinions and is respectful of team members and other Helicopter Express employees. Works effectively with team leader or manager and promotes a positive team environment.
Accountable to Achieving Commitments-Achieves commitments to both internal and external customers. Produces high quality work by being attentive to detail and maintaining accuracy. Works in a conscientious, consistent, and thorough manner to meet all schedules and timelines. Anticipates potential problems. Finds the root cause of problems and takes appropriate action. Makes continuous improvement to processes and results.
Adaptability to Change-Understands, accepts, and supports the need for business change and helping others with transitions. Adapts and adjusts to change within own area of responsibility as well as accepting the need for change more broadly. Actively identifies and leads change within area of responsibility.

Qualification Standards:

Familiarity with Enterprise/Material Requirements Planning (ERP/MRP) systems.
Understand Purchasing standards, and techniques.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio.
High school diploma and 1+ years Planner/buyer experience.
APICS/ISM certification or post high school education in relevant field, especially aerospace.
Strong written and verbal communication skills required along with the ability to make presentations to supervisor and other co-workers.
Negotiation skills.
Valid Driver’s License.
May be required to travel, work overtime, evenings, or on a weekend.

We offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the business. This includes employer paid medical with an HSA employer paid contribution match and life insurance. We also offer dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off including holiday pay. As well as a retirement program with a 401(k)-employer match.

We also understand the desire for career development. Our Management team is incredibly devoted to providing additional training resources. So, with the right skill set and work ethic, advancement opportunities may be available to anyone who is interested in longevity with us as a successfully growing organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Experience:

planning and or buying : 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Enterprise/Material Req Planning (ERP/MRP) systems. (Required)
APICS/ISM cert or post education in relevant field (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Medford, OR 97504 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Medford, OR 97504: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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