Buyer - HEICO Corporation

Sunshine Avionics LLC, located in Miramar, Florida, is a leading provider of the highest quality MRO services for advanced avionic component repairs, and is also a HEICO Avionics company.
Sunshine Avionics' significant investments in automatic test equipment (ATE), combined with a talented team of hands-on engineers, has resulted in efficient and reliable repairs with significantly reduced turn times. Sunshine Avionics leads the industry by providing the most innovative cost saving solutions available in the marketplace and a commitment to outstanding customer service and reliability.
These characteristics, along with the HEICO promise of unparalleled quality, are the key ingredients to Sunshine Avionics' continued success.
"Sunshine Avionics – Forward Thinking Engineered Solutions"
This role is responsible for establishing relationships with external vendors, order placement and fulfillment, supporting operations with production material, and inventory management. The role is a focal point for executing the Company’s sourcing and procurement strategy.

GENERAL DUTIES:


* Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and lead price negotiations, terms and conditions with vendors and suppliers.
* Work with ERP system to determine order quantities; analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability.
* Support initiatives on lead time reduction, supplier rationalization, material cost reduction, improved payment terms, quality and delivery; prepare report on supplier performance and market conditions.
* Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy; develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
* Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
* Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers; represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
* Maintain the Qualified Supplier database, including surveying of suppliers as required.
* Manage material inventory levels in support of production needs and financial target.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:


* Bachelors degree from an accredited university or a Purchasing Certification from a recognized professional organization; previous purchasing experience may be substituted.
* A broad understanding of procurement processes and supply chain management, with 3-5 years of experience in a procurement role purchasing electronic components.
* Prior experience with an aerospace or automotive manufacturing company.
* Proficient in the use of ERP/MRP systems.
* Proficient in MSOffice software suite, with emphasis on spreadsheet analysis.
* Sustained dependable attendance.
* Cooperation with others in team environment for cross training and conference on operational issues.
* Initiative in learning and changing work methods to accomplish assigned tasks on a timely basis.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:


* Position located in an office environment, with exposure to the manufacturing floor when needed.
* Occasional need to walk up and down stairs.
* Occasional business related travel, valid driver’s license.
* Regularly required to sit for long periods of time.
* Regularly required to talk or hear.
* Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel.
* Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
* Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
* Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
* Vision abilities include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
* Noise level is usually moderate.

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