Procurement & Purchasing Specialist

Job description

Job Description:

Summary of Position:

The Procurement & Purchasing Specialist will report to the Head of Procurement. He/she is in charge of overseeing aviation-related goods and services procurement for AH Japan. He/she will liaise with overseas & domestic suppliers as well as AH entities in other regions to perform purchase order contract management and procurement execution. He/she will search, select and negotiate on contract terms and conditions with suppliers under the supervision of the Head of Procurement. He/she will also lead other Procurement members in the section as well as other department members in house to ensure smooth operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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Purchase goods and services that meet quantity and quality standards defined in contracts or else.

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Monitor and follow outstanding Purchase Orders with suppliers for: Spare parts, repair and overhaul (R/O) serviced parts, warranty & H-Care parts, as well as outsourcing orders.

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Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers, including price, quality standards, delivery dates, etc.

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Search and map potential, new and existing suppliers by competency and skills.

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Develop strong relationships with suppliers for favorable agreements.

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Conduct periodical meetings with suppliers.

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Conduct supplier evaluation periodically and manage Approved Suppliers by local and international standards.

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Follow up quality and quantity discrepancy issues with suppliers and provide timely response to achieve optimum services to in-house requestors.

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Monitor KPI (purchase spend, supplier performance including goods & services’ price, delivery and quality performance, etc.)

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Collaborate with in-house requestors for sourcing planning as well as procurement issue solving.

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AOG (airplane on the ground / emergency) follow-up on weekend only if any in rare cases.

Job Requirements:

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Proficient in English and Japanese

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Experience in procurement

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Comfortable with data management systems and office PC tools (SAP, Excel, etc.)

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Able to demonstrate good negotiation and analytical skills

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Project & time management skills

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Excellent communication and presentation skills (both verbal and writing)

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Strong problem-solving skills

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Maintain positive attitudes and willing to learn continually

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Helicopter knowledge to understand customer’s issues linked with business is a plus

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Knowledge in Airbus and Airbus corporate culture and process is a plus

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Helicopters Japan Co. Ltd

Employment Type:
Permanent

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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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