Job Information
Spirit AeroSystems Supply Chain / Buyer 2 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
Conducts, manages and maintains synchronization of a supply chain for obtaining goods and services for the company
Interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers
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
Develops requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and awards contracts, and manages post award supplier activities
Procuring all materials and services needed for Aftermarket related activity including MRO working around 500+ part numbers with around 150+ different suppliers
Interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers
Manages inventory levels, 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
Working in a fast-paced environment using problem solving skills to provide expedient solution to issues to resolve quickly to meet customer turnaround times
This role could have overtime and limited travel
Qualifications
2+ years of experience with Aerospace and/or Manufacturing
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (mainly Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
Basic knowledge of ERP system (SAP a plus)
Driven to learn new skills in fast pace environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to gather and analyze data to formulate recommendations
Preferred Qualifications
Blueprint knowledge
Contract / Subcontract knowledge
Bachelor’s degree
Negotiation experience
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.