Position: Procurement Specialist (On-Site)
 

Location: Dripping Springs, TX (Austin, TX area) 
 

Description:

Under the direction of the Support Services Manager, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for the placement of purchase orders, coordinating delivery schedules, ensuring a quality product, negotiation of pricing for materials and services, fulfillment of parts orders, and ensuring L2 Aviation receives best cost advantages when sourcing materials.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Research and compare products and services from suppliers in order to decide what will be most compatible for the company. 
• Evaluate vendors and suppliers based on quality, price, and speed of delivery. 
• Communicate frequently with vendors, as well as visit their facilities to learn about their products, services, and prices. 
• Contracts and purchases raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, services and supplies. 
• Prepare status and performance reports on L2 suppliers and vendors; negotiate contract terms after offering bids to desired vendors. 
• Work closely with Sales and Production to forecast future requirements and negotiate with suppliers and vendors for best cost advantage.  Ensure timely transmission of all L2 Orders to respective Suppliers and Vendors and ensuring correct pricing. 
• Timely creation of Part numbers in L2 ERP when need arises. 
• Submitting of an up-to-date outstanding purchase orders report once every week to the Production Manager. 
• Circulation of a cumulative daily orders raised report which will become a purchasing report at the end of the month. 
• Drive price negotiations processes to ensure that L2’s commodity pricing is best in class. 
• Drive continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad hoc price negotiations, analyze current spend and evaluate current suppliers. Consolidate spend across supply base to create leverage, analyze purchasing trends and develop sourcing alternatives. Identify new high potential suppliers on global basis. 
• Monitor current category market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges and opportunities. 
• Develop spend strategies, identify potential suppliers, analyze supplier capabilities, select suppliers and determine prices, terms, and conditions of agreements. 
• Lead vendor selection process with engineering teams. 
• Evaluate supplier business proposals and present recommendations that will result in cost savings, avoidance or containment. 
• Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives and achieves sustainable relationships with suppliers.  Assist the Support Services Manager in the best coordination of purchasing activities. 
• Other duties as assigned not specifically stated herein.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• B.S./B.A. in Business/Engineering or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• ​​​​​​Five (5) years of aviation specific purchasing experience preferred. 
• Two (2) years prior experience in aviation materials, shipping, receiving or warehousing required. 
• Advanced knowledge of procurement and supply procedures.

Required: 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks within a group environment.
• Ability to accept direction and additional responsibilities from one or more sources.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in an automated inventory system.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understands and complies with DOT, customs and/or FAA regulations related to material shipping, receiving and inspecting. 
• Working knowledge of computers and related software.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Proven ability to manage independent projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Convey a positive and professional attitude towards staff members, clients and vendors.
• Punctuality expected and overtime hours as necessary.
• Ability to communicate in an assertive yet professional, motivating and tactful manner.
• Must be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must pass background verification, pre-employment drug testing, and submit to company's Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program. 
• Must be legally able to work in the USA and supply required supporting documentation.

Company Quality Policy: 

L2 is committed to quality and continuous improvement in all areas of our organization. We provide solutions based on our customers' needs and are dedicated to ensuring that all expectations are surpassed. We are fanatical in ensuring our solutions meet or exceed regulatory and customer requirements. Working as a team, all employees are involved in the continuous quality improvement process to ensure that the company goals for quality, timeliness, responsiveness, and innovation are met, thereby ensuring customer satisfaction. 

Benefits:
Health Insurance
Paid time off
Dental Insurance
401(k)
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Shift Differential Pay
Life Insurance
Referral program
Employee discount programs
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Employee assistance program