Buyer/Planner III - Aviation

About the role

PHI Health is seeking dynamic and driven individuals to join our team. We provide top-tier emergency medical services with unmatched speed and efficiency, saving lives when every second counts. You will play a crucial role in orchestrating the seamless operations that keep our advanced fleet soaring and our patients safe.

Responsibilities

• Become proficient in Aerospace/Aviation and assigned areas.
• Determine material requirements and actions to meet those requirements using data from ERP System and other sources.
• Determine suppliers and pricing, then issue purchase or repair orders to appropriate suppliers.
• Prioritize orders and shipments to satisfy needs (normal, expedite, and AOG).
• Support inventory count as required (reconciliation, investigation, counts, surveys).
• Manage repair orders to meet system requirements.
• Communicate with supervisor on items that may drive operational performance and require assistance.
• Ensure that parts purchased, repaired, or rented for aircraft have the appropriate regulatory documents.
• Manage supplier performance and incorporate corrective action when required.
• Invoice management related to discrepancies created by procurement and/or supplier.
• Manage major supplier accounts to meet contractual obligations.
• Manage all supplier claims for warranty and/or non-performance.
• Accountable for ensuring corporate Safety Management System activities are being effectively applied by staff personnel within PHI.
• Promote PHI's Destination Zero initiative.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High School or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience preferred, or 7+ years relevant work experience in lieu of education.
• Experience managing a purchasing portfolio in a global, multi-functional environment, including complex tax, regulatory and industry-specific requirements.
• Solid knowledge of business and economic issues, cost structures and contracts.
• Deep understanding of the relevant industry, including cost drivers, market dynamics and the competitive landscape.
• Strong analytical and communication skills that can be utilized to influence and drive the decision making process.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously and maintain tight timelines while meeting targeted savings outcomes.
• Strong conflict management, problem-solving and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Knowledge of program management tools and techniques.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: seeks out and values diversity in people and perspectives; manages conflict in a manner that improves results and relationships; acts in the best interest of all of our organization's stakeholders.
• Caring & Service: Consistently treats others with respect; holds team accountable to high service standards; appropriately involves others in decisions impacting them.

Qualifications

• Must have experience managing a purchasing portfolio in a global, multi-functional environment, including complex tax, regulatory and industry-specific requirements.
• Must have solid knowledge of business and economic issues, cost structures and contracts.
• Must have deep understanding of the relevant industry, including cost drivers, market dynamics and the competitive landscape.
• Must have strong analytical and communication skills that can be utilized to influence and drive the decision making process.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously and maintain tight timelines while meeting targeted savings outcomes.
• Must have strong conflict management, problem-solving and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Must have knowledge of program management tools and techniques.
• Must have collaboration & teamwork skills, including seeking out and valuing diversity in people and perspectives; managing conflict in a manner that improves results and relationships; acting in the best interest of all of our organization's stakeholders.
• Must have caring & service skills, including consistently treating others with respect; holding team accountable to high service standards; appropriately involving others in decisions impacting them.

Skills

• Proficiency in Aerospace/Aviation and assigned areas.
• Data analysis and decision-making skills.
• Supplier management and contract negotiation skills.
• Inventory management and logistics.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Supplier performance management.
• Invoice management and reconciliation.
• Supplier claims management.
• Corporate Safety Management System activities.
• Program management tools and techniques.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Caring and service.

Benefits

PHI Health offers an extraordinary opportunity to impact lives and develop your professional career in a meaningful way. We provide critical air medical transport services across the country, with the highest safety rating in the industry. Our core competencies include Safety, Efficiency, Quality, Service, Drive & Energy, Functional/Technical Expertise, High Standards, Initiative, Integrity, Collaboration & Teamwork, Caring & Service, and Behavioral Competencies.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule/Location

5 & 2 Phoenix, AZ

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. PHI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.