Aviation Manager jobs in Tennessee

Do you want to be a part of a team of aviation innovators who are helping change the industry landscape?

Our client is an AS9120A and ISO 9001:2008 certified global distributor of aftermarket aviation equipment and supplies for the commercial, executive, and military markets. They proudly have mission-ready aircraft, materials, parts, equipment and equipment packages, and program management at all levels. They are the go-to expert in the industry and the preferred vendor for rapidly procuring various aerospace solutions. Our client is committed to demonstrating honesty and reliability in all efforts and seeks to build trust through excellence in quality and service on every order for every customer. They also value each individual's contribution to their organization. The more they share information, the better they are at solving problems and gaining ideas.

They are currently recruiting for a Strategic Buyer / Account Manager in Columbus, OH.

What Is In It For You

Salary: $85,000 annually

Position Type: Permanent - Full-time

Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401K, Disability, Company-provided Life Insurance, FSA, HSA

A Day In The Life of a Strategic Buyer / Account Manager

As the Strategic Buyer / Account Manager, you are responsible for coordinating activities involved with procuring aircraft components, tooling, and supplies to service existing customers and contracts.

Essential Duties of The Strategic Buyer / Account Manager

• Identify vendors, OEMs, and alternate sources for a set of 3,000 unique part numbers.
  
• Monitor market prices and availability for assigned groups of part numbers.
  
• Identify and use various tools to cross-reference different data sets for historical trends and forecasting.
  
• Identify and recommend parts acquisition based on historical trends, market data, and forecasts.
  
• Maintain existing vendor base and develop alternate sources of components to meet demand.
  
• Negotiate acquisition packages, individual items, and vendor contract terms.
  
• Ensure all procured components meet quality standards per contract terms.
  
• Perform cost analysis of various components in AR, SV, OH, or FN conditions and make recommendations accordingly.
  
• Complete ownership of a set scope of parts and its procurement lifecycle.
  
• Ensure lead times are met according to contract deliverables.
  
• Prepares and issues purchase orders.
  
• Work with the program manager and sales staff in the preparation of bids and responses to solicitations.
  
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine the source of trouble and take corrective action.
  
• Approve invoices for payment.
  
• Review purchase orders for accuracy to make sure the best prices are obtained.
  
• Maintain procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
  
• Ensure all procedures, processes, and activities related to the supply chain are performed according to company standard operating procedure manuals and customer requirements, offering suggestions for improvement as needed.
  
• Identify product solutions for customers and sales staff.
  
• Complete tasks in company ERP for the life cycle of the task ·
  
• Act as an account manager for government customers, managing contracts and maintaining those
  relationships.
  
• After business hours will occasionally be required.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Competencies: 

• Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
  
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
  
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
  
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

​​This vacancy is being advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC. The services advertised by Total Aviation Staffing, LLC are those of an Employment Agency