Buyer 3, Tucson, Arizona

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Summary

Not many people can say they work in an industry that makes air travel safer, efficient, and more reliable. At Universal Avionics - we can! Here at UA, you will be n important part of a company that's leading the future of aviation to ensure easier management and safety & reliability of all phases of flight.

As UA's Buyer III, you will be responsible for external procurements of medium and high complexity in support of multiple high-tech avionics production programs. Managed products may include components and part numbers sold by distribution suppliers. The position may support multiple locations across UASC as required. This assignment involves significant interaction with Planning, Engineering, Quality and Shipping.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to request quotes and place Purchase Orders of low to medium complexity and process a high volume of Purchase Orders.
• Ability to read and understand drawings.
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a dynamic, fast paced, changing environment.
• DOD procurement experience and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Ability to seek and qualify alternate suppliers. Developing sources of supply where vendors and preferred suppliers are inadequate.
• Ability to lead supplier negotiations (price, schedule, supplier exceptions to contractual flow down requirements, and terms and conditions).
• Ability to conduct post-award management in accordance with company directives and work instructions.
• Ability to handle multiple decisions based on workload dispersion and program priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills as well as the ability to plan strategically while supporting daily tactical and detailed activities.
• Proficiency to perform and comprehend price analyses, source selection/justification.
• Ability to filter information from multiple sources to drive innovative solutions.
• Effective at influencing others.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes related to inventory growth/or and reduction efforts.
• Knowledge of franchise distributors.
• Understanding of different methods to purchase inventory such as long-term agreements, blanket purchase agreements, Kanban, dock-to-stock, in-plant supplier store, etc.
• Negotiates contracts where losses occurring through errors of judgment would involve large dollar amounts.
• May provide work leadership and train lower-level buyers.
• This is a senior level non-management position.

Competency

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skill. Shares expertise with others.
• Writes clearly and concisely.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Able to manage competing demands.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility for own actions.
• Keeps commitments, commits to long hours of work if necessary to reach goals.
• Completes tasks on time.
• Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate personnel in decision-making process.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities. Use time effectively.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Minimum Qualifications

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Requires a college degree preferably in a business or supply chain field.
• 5+ years of buying experience in a high-tech avionics manufacturing production environment.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of programs as well as MRP/ERP systems experience focused on supplier management processes, Purchase Orders, and deliveries.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal customers and suppliers.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

What motivates our team:

• Excellent benefits, including medical, vision, dental, PTO, 401k, and much more, as well as a robust health & wellness program
• Strong life-work balance
• Great company culture
• Groundbreaking work opportunities
• Impactful innovation in the avionics industry
• Passionate & dedicated team members
• A work environment that fosters training, professional development, and career advancement

Why you’ll like working here:

• Universal Avionics is a mid-sized company with all the functions and benefits of a much larger organization, so you get the best of both worlds.
• You’ll make an impact! You’ll be part of a company that is making huge strides in the safety and reliability of air travel.
• You’ll work with very motivated and skilled people who are excellent at what they do and are great mentors.
• You’ll bring your own unique skills set and passion to create a mutually beneficial working and learning environment.
• At UASC, we care about our employees, both personally and professionally.

About Universal Avionics
Universal Avionics and its parent company, Elbit Systems, Ltd., represent decades of leadership and innovation as developers and suppliers of Head-Down Displays (HDD), Head-Up Displays (HUD), Head Wearable Displays (HWD), and Combined Vision Systems (CVS), which includes both our Enhanced Vision System (EVS) and Synthetic Vision System (SVS). Universal Avionics is also a leading manufacturer of innovative commercial avionics systems, offering retrofit and forward-fit solutions for the largest diversification of aircraft types in the industry.
To learn more about Universal Avionics, visit www.universalavionics.com