Purchasing Manager - Join us in sunny San Antonio - Relo Available

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud OfYour work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you'll also enjoy our with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics. You'll ensure we have what we need to service our customers.What you'll do: • Directs the macro inventory planning and scheduling process according to the business plan, customer requirements, and materiel availability and forecast sales volumes • Provides day-to-day materials and operations management; plans production requirements, assigns manpower, authorizes overtime and controls costs • Carries out inventory control functions including planning aggregate inventory requirements in accordance with business plan sales objectives, balancing company goals (cost, quality and delivery), participating in analysis of materiel procurement decisions, and developing inventory management data systems • Ensures rigorous adherence to inventory costing systems; performs valuation of incoming inventory; maintains inventory costing information in systems • Manages, plans and reports on the status of all inventory owned by the corporation; regularly analyzes the aging of inventory and identifies surplus materiel for disposal • Produces and maintains measures of performance to graphically display performance-related strengths and weaknesses and to identify improvement opportunities in materials management • Coordinates design and implementation of supply chain related quality systems; establishes and implements operating policies and procedures needed to achieve the corporate strategic operating goals; reviews and recommends updates to company instructions and materials management procedures • Coordinates and liaises with other leadership roles to ensure production standards and goals are achieved • Cultivates on-going relationships with outside supplier and vendor organizations • Manages logistics functions. Develops short- and long-range logistics strategies • Designs, modifies and maintains international logistics strategy for shipping materials and products to, between, and from all company locations and customers.• Investigates and implements new procedures and methods to reduce transportation costs.Negotiates terms, conditions, freight rates and classifications with carriers for services and preferential rates. Audits and approves payment of freight bills • Sets performance goals; prepares various freight cost analyses and measures of performance to determine level of effectiveness and efficiency What skills you will use: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality Education and Experience: • Must have and understand compliance requirements for CPSR(Contract Purchasing System Review) • Experience working in Defense contracting and Procurement • Knowledge of FAR, DFAR and Small Business Goal Objectives • Aviation related procurement experience is a plus • Excellent coaching skills and a proven ability to create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related field required. Master's Degree preferred • A minimum of 7+ years of Supply Chain management experience preferred • 4 +yrs. of proven leadership experience preferred Benefits that make life better: • Comprehensive Healthcare • 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested • Paid Time Off starting on day one • Bonus opportunities • Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Short- & Long-Term Disability • Life & AD&D Insurance • Learning & Training opportunities Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911 With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us Inclusivity Is Our Standard StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture About Us When you work at StandardAero, you're not just an employee, you're part of a vibrant company of like-minded people, all working collaboratively towards the same goals. We succeed as a team because we value the unique contributions and perspectives of all of our people, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. It's a culture that promotes mutual respect and effective communications to create an environment of stability, shaping the organization and forging a successful future. Our goal is to be the best place to work, giving each and every employee the opportunity to reach their maximum potential through continuous learning and advancement opportunities, allowing all team members to exceed their potential and empower everyone's success StandardAero is one of the world's largest independent providers of services, including engine and airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine component repair, engineering services, interior completions and paint applications. The company is a global enterprise that employs nearly 7,000 employees worldwide with annual revenues exceeding $4 billion. StandardAero serves a diverse array of customers in business and general aviation, airline, military, helicopter, components and energy markets. The company celebrated its 100th year of industry leadership in 2011 StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit and Investment Solutions Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911 With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers' missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us Inclusivity Is Our Standard StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture #Standard Aero