WASS Senior Buyer - Aviation Specialist

**Title:** WASS Senior Buyer - Aviation Specialist **Location:** United States-Florida-Rockledge **Job Number:** 16591 **About Us:** AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society. The Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) program, an AAR business, headquartered in Rockledge, FL, provides global, world-class expeditionary and conventional aviation solutions to the US Department of State Air Wing. **Role Description:** Ensure that AAR is receiving the best overall price and continues to build strong relationships with the company vendors. **Key Responsibilities:** + Review requisitions, purchase orders and vouchers for accuracy and conformance with established policies and procedures. + Confer with management in determining needs and delivery schedules. + Obtain oral and/or written quotations from vendors. + Analyze specifications and determine the best source for procurement of commodities. + Expedite purchase orders. + Develop a strong relationship with all vendors and ensure that AAR is getting the best possible price. + Get quotes on goods, services and parts to determine if AAR is receiving the best possible price. + Solicit bids, analyze those quotes and recommend to Management who is the best overall vendor, looking at price, reputations, etc. + May coach other Buyers. \#LI-SA1 Qualifications: + High School Diploma or equivalent. + Minimum (8) eight years of experience, of which (6) six must be specialized at a technical procurement level/field. + Senior Buyer shall be versed in determining the method of procurement, prepare purchase orders or bid requests, review bid proposals, and negotiate orders within budget. + Position requires the ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. security clearance. + Travel is required. **Compensation and Benefits:** + Salaried position. + Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. + 401(k) retirement plan with company match. + Generous paid time off program. + Professional development and career advancement opportunities \#LI-MZ1 AAR is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, or expressions. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our people, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources. AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.