Inventory Buyer

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Rotable Purchasing, the Inventory Buyer ? Rotable is responsible for the overhaul/repair of aircraft spare parts/tools to ensure availability as required by Dassault Falcon Jet (DFJ) customers. The position will manage all Repair Orders activities from shipping of material to vendors until receipt into inventory, including expediting returns and keeping excellent vendor relationships. The position will be required to coordinate with the Customer Service Group to expedite CDIs (Customer Due-In) for repair.

Principal Duties:

• Maintain vendor master tables as it pertains to authorized repair agents
• Initiate repairs of rotable inventory based upon CDI receipt and all maintenance of other Spare parts/tools
• Perform necessary administrative tasks to support expediting receipt of material as scheduled
• Maintain repair cost and lead time data for manufacturer approved vendors on an annual basis
• Review repair quotations; dispute, negotiate, approve and take action as required
• Monitor DOA and NFF history of components and take appropriate actions
• Monitor vendor cost changes and provide information to Pricing Administrator
• Maintain modification/amendment/upgrade cost information required to assist in pricing of parts assigned
• Initiate Supplemental Invoices for Repairs in excess of specified overhaul allowances, Beyond Economical Repairs (BER) and other reasons as applicable
• Coordinate and resolve repair order discrepancies and material action discrepancies (MAD)
• Interface with material planners to decide on inventory levels for the rotable pool
• Report vendor performance to Supervisor Rotable Purchasing, especially when causing material unavailability
• Other duties assigned by management to meet department objectives