Buyer/Purchasing Agent - HEICO Corporation

For more 60 years HEICO Corporation, a NYSE traded company, has thrived by serving niche segments of the aviation, defense, space and electronic industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO’s high-energy culture focuses our Team Members’ on providing high quality products and services to our customer base, which is made up of most of the world’s airlines and the defense industry. Our leadership approach creates a dynamic environment that continually challenges our Team Members to perform their best. For four consecutive years, Forbes Magazine ranked HEICO as one of the 200 “Best Small Companies.”
Air Cost Control (“A2C”), a subsidiary of HEICO, a leading aviation electrical interconnect product distribution Company, is seeking a Buyer / Purchasing Agent that would be primarily responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:


* Purchase materials in line with inventory targets.
* Timely and effective communication of purchase orders to suppliers.
* Track the status of orders communicating and expediting as needed
* Maintain the accuracy of the master data related to their products.
* Internal communication with different departments
* Assist in resolving issues regarding damaged/inferior products, returns, invoice discrepancies, etc.
* Identify savings opportunities and secure best pricing options.
* Maintain strong communication with suppliers; resolve issues in a timely manner.
* Proactively mitigate any potential problems in supply of materials
* Lead contract negotiations and implementations with suppliers
* Analyze market and industry conditions, material costs to develop supply recommendations
* Works under department Manager to assist in determining materials demand based on inventory review and schedules

Job Requirements:
Education/Experience:

* High Diploma or GED equivalent required.
* 3-5 years of experience in related field
* Aviation/Aerospace experience helpful but not required
* Fluency or working knowledge of the French language is a plus
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong organizational skills.
* Strong work ethic (willingness to work hard and long hours, when needed).
* Strong Excel skills as well as general working knowledge of ERP reporting packages are a must.
* Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
* Must be flexible and able to multi-task in a time-sensitive environment.
* Strong analytical skills and the ability to clearly express an opinion or interpretation of various analysis, schedules or statement and results.
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