Purpose  

Citadel Completions Buyer will have an active role in both supporting and reporting to the Procurement Manager. The Buyer role encompasses the procurement of VIP Aircraft materials, goods, services and equipment required for various types of wide body Aircraft, such as Boeing and Airbus. The buyer will also be required to support and fulfill the procurement for all other departments within the company. The Buyer shall always keep the best interest of the company and the customer in mind while executing business goals and must do so with integrity. Buyers are always to represent Citadel Completions in a professional manner.   

Essential Job Functions

• Procure and document aircraft and non-aircraft related goods/materials in accordance with all laws, governmental regulations using Company methods and processes and following Company approval and authorization policy guidelines.
• Negotiate with vendors to ensure best value is being offered. 

• Execute, monitor, and expedite Purchase Orders. 
• Assist in the development and execution of WSA’s, NDA’s and MSA’s.
• Participate in the development of Company and customer needs, specifications, proposals and selection of vendors. 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Purchasing Department and the Company. 
• Coordinate with requestors any specifications for requirements.
• Report issues regarding vendor performance, cost, quality and delivery to Purchasing Manager.
• Work with other departments to assist with managing inventory requirements, level of stock, one-time purchases. 

Qualifications 

REQUIRED

• Strong and effective organizational and communication skills.
• Understand and comply with company processes and best practices.
• Ability to demonstrate continuous improvement. 
• Knowledge of production and project management. 
• Demonstrate high ethical standards and strong problem-solving skills.
• Work in a Team setting; working respectfully, positively, and energetically.
• Experience working in cross functional teams.
• Must be result driven and detailed oriented. 

DESIRED

• 3+ years VIP/VVIP Aircraft Completions Purchasing experience required. 
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration. 
• Strong organization, communication, presentation, and leadership skills. 
• Experience with integrated or purchasing system such as Corridor.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) programs. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities. 

Reporting Relationship

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Attention to detail when reviewing data and performing electronic transactions.
• Effective decision-making skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff from different departments effectively.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills to prioritize workload according to business demands and works well under pressure.

Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows. 

• Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night.
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace.
• The Work surface is stable (flat).

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered LIGHT work.

Occasional

• Lift up to 20 pounds.
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching.

Frequent

• Lift up to 10 pounds.
• Standing.

Constant

• Repetitive movements of arms and hands.
• Sitting, with back supported.