Buyer - Abbotsford, Canada - Cascade Aerospace

Cascade Aerospace

Verified Company

Abbotsford, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

JOIN OUR TEAM
"Cascade Aerospace is one of Canada's leading specialty aerospace and defence contractors - a place where we do cool things for great customers" We invite you to consider a career with us - come, experience our creative, innovative, and performance-based company

The
Buyer ensures parts, materials and services purchased on behalf of Cascade Aerospace and/or the customer are delivered in a timely manner based on quality, price, availability and customer check completion time requirements.

This position belongs in the bargaining unit and shall abide by all rules and regulations as set out in the Collective Agreement. Only Canadian Residents or Permanent Residents will be considered at this time.**
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
1) Strive to consistently act in a manner in which reflects Cascade Aerospace's culture and values.

Complete work on time, and in the highest attainable quality
Treat customers and coworkers with sensitivity and respect
Assist internal and external customers in fulfilling their responsibilities
Enhance existing skills and develop new skills through continuous learning

2) Ensure parts purchased on behalf of Cascade Aerospace and/or the customer are delivered in a timely manner based on quality, price, availability and customer check completion time requirements.

Source parts and products using Cascade Aerospace's database and other resource tools, knowledge and experience
Ensure the appropriate paperwork is sent to the Quality Assurance Department to approve a part's interchangeability
Ensure that part costs remain within the customer's requirements and budget, and that delivery is within the time restrictions allocated
Ensure parts purchased conform to internal and external quality control standards and regulations
Analyze bids and quotes, making recommendations on purchases based on best overall value to the company and the customer
Follow up on Core Exchanges ensuring the timely return of vendor cores and the timely entry of costs so that they can be billed back to our customers

3) Liaise with customer representatives and buyers to ensure Cascade Aerospace is meeting their specific requirements.

Confirm that identified parts are needed and discuss price, availability and other specific requirements with the customer representative/buyer
Work with the customer's buyers and send all required paperwork to them
Expedite parts on behalf of Cascade Aerospace and the customer when required

4) Liaise with Boeing Technical Support as required.

Evaluate part request and determine if there are any interchangeable parts available in stock or on the open market at a better price/delivery
Speak with Boeing Technical Support and try to locate an interchangeable part or material
Work with Cascade Aerospace Engineering department to come up with an acceptable alternate to parts and materials as required
Provide support to Crew Leaders and AMEs when trying to interpret interchangeable part codes and requirements

5) Perform expediting and accounting functions in accordance with Cascade Aerospace's policies and procedures.

Evaluate outstanding orders and track parts arrivals to ensure required dates are met
Assist the Finance Department in reconciling and correcting invoice, purchase order inconsistencies
Facilitate the return of goods for exchange or credit
Research alternate supply sources, ensuring they conform with aircraft affectivity requirements
Proficiency in the Cascade Aerospace Purchasing and Inventory system
Investigate and provide corrective action for quarantine items
Reviewing the aircraft Illustrated Parts Catalogue to determine alternate parts/next higher assembly/manufacturer information

6) Be familiar with and ensure that all workplace conduct is in accordance with Cascade Aerospace's Human Resources attendance, union, safety and security policies and procedures.

7) Perform other duties as required.

CORE SKILLS

Excellent communication skills: fluent written and verbal English is mandatory
Intermediate Computer Skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel programs; MS Access would be an asset
Knowledge of manufacturing, maintenance, repair and modification of aircraft or systems
Proficient understanding of tools, parts and equipment
Safe work practices and techniques
Skill in performing technical work in area of expertise

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Grade 12 Diploma
PMAC Level I or II an asset

Experience:

12 year(s) experience as an Aviation Parts Buyer

REASONS TO APPLY

Employee retention and engagement is important to Cascade, we value our employees;
Comprehensive benefits package provided, including: Extended benefits and Employee Resilience Program (all 100% paid by Cascade) are offered after 3 months employment and Pension matching;
ATO (approved training organization) provides Endorsement