PHI Aviation

Buyer/Planner II (General Procurement)

PHI Aviation  •  Lafayette, LA (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Works under the direction of the DepartmentSupervisorin the procurement, planning, and inventory management of material for the overalloperation of the company

General:

The Buyer/Planneris responsible forthe development and execution of global Supplier strategies driving long-term improvements in service, quality, cost,deliveryand innovation, enhancing the competitive and commercial performance of PHI and its customer base. Buyer/Planner executes the relevant strategies across the managed portfolio by leading the sourcing process, negotiating with approved suppliers, culminating in a contract that meets the product or service requirements. Buyer/Planner manages the commercial and contractual relationships within their portfolio, ensuring commercial issues are appropriately and expeditiously resolved. The Buyer/Plannerassistsin developing a robust process and governance framework to guide the day-to-day global activities of the Global Procurement group on a consistent basis and support the continuous improvement initiatives to satisfy the business needs in terms of efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Functions

Market and fleet research

Inventory planning

Purchasing material

Supplierselectionand management

Expediting of materials asrequired

Manage and adjust allocations to meet supply chain needs

ERP system management

Inventory counts and adjustments

Routing of material to meet scheduled needs

Warranty and contract performance claims

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Under direct and indirect guidance, the Buyer/Planneris required tobecome proficient in their assigned areas

  • Using data from the ERP system and othersources,determinematerial requirements and actions to meet those requirements (exchange, loan, etc.)

  • Determinethe supplier and pricing, then issue a purchase or repair order to theappropriate supplier

  • Prioritize orders and shipments to satisfy needs (normal,expediteand AOG)

  • Support inventory count asrequired(reconciliation, investigation, counts, survey)

  • Manage repair orders to meet system requirements

  • Communicate with supervisor on items that may drive operational performance and requireassistance

  • Ensure that partspurchased, repaired, or rented foraircrafthave theappropriate regulatorydocuments

  • Manage supplier performance and incorporate corrective action whenrequired

  • Invoice management related to discrepancies created by procurement and/or supplier

  • Manage major supplier accounts to meet contractual obligations

  • Manage all supplier claims for warranty and/or non-performance

  • Management of established contracts. Participate in the creation and negotiation of new contracts.

  • Accountable for ensuring corporate Safety Management System activities are being effectively applied by staff personnel within PHI

  • This job is an in-office assignment

  • Travel may berequiredto visit PHI bases or vendors/suppliers

  • Work in Microsoft products, especially Excel for reporting and analysis

  • Promote PHI’s Destination Zero initiative

  • Other duties or special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • High schooldiplomarequired,Associate or Bachelor’sdegree preferredRequires 5 years prior related work experience

  • Proventrack recordof managing a purchasing portfolio in a global, multi-functional environment, including complex tax, regulatory and industry-specific requirements

  • Solid knowledge of business and economic issues, coststructuresand contracts. Deep understanding of the relevant industry, including cost drivers, marketdynamicsand the competitive landscape

  • Strong analytical and communication skills that can beutilizedto influence and drive the decision-making process

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously andmaintaintight timelines while meeting targeted savings outcomes

  • Strong conflict management, problem-solving and communication skills (both verbal and written)

  • Knowledge of program management tools and techniques (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

Note: PHIexperience may be considered asan alternative to college education requirements.

ORGANIZATIONAL COREVALUES

  • SafeWe areabsolutein our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and thatZerois not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.

  • Efficient– We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity as a high performing organization.

  • QualityWe are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance, which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.

  • ServiceWe are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.

BEHAVORIAL COMPETENCIES

  • Drive & Energy-Effective performers havea high levelof energy and the motivation to sustain it over time. They are ambitious and passionate about their role in the organization. They have the stamina and endurance to handle the substantial workload present in today’s organization. They are motivated tomaintaina fast pace and continue to produce even in exhausting circumstances.

  • Functional/Technical Expertise-Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty (e.g., finance, marketing, operations, information technologies, human resources, etc.). They add organizational value through uniqueexpertisein a functional specialty area. Theyremaincurrent in their area of expertise and serve as a resource in that area for the organization.

  • High Standards-Effective performersestablish andmodel standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail. They continuallyseekto improve processes and products, and they hold staff accountable for quality. They find best practices, share them, and then improve upon them.

  • Initiative-Effective performers are proactive andactwithout being prompted. Theydon’twait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, takeresponsibilityand act on it. They make things happen.

  • Integrity-Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Comply withall Company-required training

HSEQDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Understand and provide visible support of Destination Zero

  • Practice job duties with Safety at the core of all tasks

  • A job is not complete unlessitis done safely

  • Stand-Up, Speak-Out, and Take-Action – Do the right thing when no one is looking, report safety concerns, near misses and incidents to management, use the Stop Work authority toimmediatelystop unsafe acts or work practices.

DIMENSIONS

The primary responsibility is to provide for the purchase of parts, materials, supplies and services, with theobjectivethat they will be available at the time, place, quantity,qualityand price consistent with the needs of the companyThisbalancingof several factors is critical to the competitive success of the company.

Mustpossessthe following core competencies:

  • Drive-Energy – is essential to be able tomaintaina fast pace and continue to produce even in sometimes exhausting circumstances.

  • Functional/Technical Expertise – allows the individual to add organizational value through uniqueexpertiseand serve as a resource to the organization within his/her area orexpertise

  • High Standards – sets the stage for continuous improvements, the adoption of “best practices” andultimately influencesorganizational standards.

  • Initiative – generatespro-activeactions necessary to make things happen without being told to do so.

  • Integrity – directs daily actions that areethnicaland honestIt fosters personal responsibility.

  • Conflict Management – is critical to an effective, decision-making process involving differences of opinion.

  • Mission Focus – is necessary to understand, stand behind and interpret its application to others.

  • Positive Impact – to provide a positive impact to an organization orworkgroupan individual must be optimistic and enthusiastic about what they do to energize those around them.

  • Problem Solving & Decision Making – involves the ability to isolate cause from symptoms and finding a balance between studying the problem and solving it.

  • Team Player – is an individual thatfrequentlysupports legitimate organizational agendas as more important than local or personal goals.

  • Customer Orientation – Understanding who is the customer and anticipant of customer needs and continually seeks information to understand market trends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tosit. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employeeis occasionally required tostand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tolift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The special vision abilities for this job are close vision, distance vision, color vision, depthperceptionand the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a moderate noise level.

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DISCLAIMER

The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

PHI Aviation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws

PHI Aviation

About PHI Aviation

Since 1949, PHI has provided safe and reliable helicopter transportation to more than 1 million passengers across the globe. And for the thousands of customers we serve each year, our signature yellow and black aircraft are a promise—an unwavering commitment to the exceptional service that has defined PHI.

Known industry-wide for our relentless pursuit of innovative and customer-focused helicopter services, PHI takes on some of the most challenging assignments in aviation to deliver high-quality support for energy providers, hospitals, air medical organizations, government and military organizations.

Backed by a fleet of more than 200 helicopters and one of the most experienced teams in the industry, our helicopter operations and MRO capabilities stretch from North America to the offshore waters of Latin America, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. We bring together the highest standards in safe, efficient, quality, service to continually develop innovative solutions that keep our customers flying securely—even in the toughest conditions.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Lafayette, Louisiana
Year Founded
1949
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