Job Information
Spirit AeroSystems Supply Chain / Buyer 3 in Wichita, Kansas
Overview
Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.
Responsibilities
Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements
Build and maintain good relations with suppliers
Handle and manage negotiating contracts with suppliers
Develops requests for quotations and proposals, creation of a statement of work, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and awards contracts, and manages post award supplier activities
Interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers
Manages post award supplier activities including updating suppliers profile and required documentation
Manages inventory levels, simulation, modeling forecasting data, and supplier performance
Monitors customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning
Incorporates planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability, and arrive at optimal solutions
Supplier Score card facilitation with a purchased service provider
Handle the on boarding process of purchased service resources and track resources
Integrated Product Team representation and support
Change Management
Knowledge and support of P&L activities
Ability to be decisive in complex problem solving
Procurement of Indirect Procurement IT, Purchased Services, MRO, and PTS&S Commodities
Qualifications
3-5 years’ experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the aerospace or manufacturing industry
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or other relevant course of study preferred
Knowledge of SAP/ERP Systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Knowledge/experience with/in manufacturing and manufacturing process a plus
High energy, dynamic personality with an ability to effect change
Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.