Buying/Procurement Specialist

Job Description SummaryWe offer you the opportunity to help us to further shape a dynamic, fast-paced Sourcing team joining as Buying/Procurement Specialist. As Buying/Procurement Specialist you will manage the buying process of the Avio Aero US suppliers base according to sourcing policy with the aim of minimizing the risks on the supply chain and optimizing the economic and financial performances resulting from the purchasing activity. The role includes to achieve short- and long-term objectives and resolve short term issues, working with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Legal and Compliance division) to develop the cost, product and supply chain performance to the highest standards.

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

Under supervision of and as direct report to the General Manager of Avio Inc., the Buyer will:

• Manage the sourcing process, from evaluation of requestor’s requirements to PO placement
• Be responsible for best efficiency for procured goods and services, balanced against optimum quality and schedule needs
• Evaluate current requirements, determine potential sources, prepare tenders
• Solicit and evaluate proposals
• Apply cost and price analysis techniques, using available expertise from supporting organizations
• Negotiate PO and/or purchase contracts, following applicable company and government regulations
• Balance both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects
• Coordinate procurement of assigned Suppliers to meet customer’s requirements
• Manage role’s activities in a coordinate manner with the parent company Avio Aero in Italy
• In doing so, it will be mandatory for you to maintain the highest level of integrity and ethics in all dealings with supply base and internal customers, going to visit the managed suppliers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or institution OR a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years’ buyer/procurement experience

NOTE: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of Italian language, fluent in English
• Knowledge of current market conditions, pricing and sources of supply
• Ability to handle issues around cost increases and how to mitigate them
• Positive working attitude and proven understanding of how to be an effective service provider within an organization
• Effective problem identification and solution skill
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Structure mind set and organizational skills
• Sound judgment and strong commercial attitude
• Ability to communicate effectively and with empathy in oral and written form
• Ability to handle several activities simultaneously, manage multiple priorities and resolve appropriately
• Professional working knowledge of SAP MRP software system
• Proficient in MS Office (e.g. Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Highly motivated team member
• Proactivity, customer orientation, initiative, autonomy, resilience

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

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General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.​

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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