Buyer/Purchasing Agent

For more 60 years HEICO Corporation, a NYSE traded company, has thrived by serving niche segments of the aviation, defense, space and electronic industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO's high-energy culture focuses our Team Members' on providing high quality products and services to our customer base, which is made up of most of the world's airlines and the defense industry. Our leadership approach creates a dynamic environment that continually challenges our Team Members to perform their best. For four consecutive years, Forbes Magazine ranked HEICO as one of the 200 "Best Small Companies."

Air Cost Control ("A2C"), a subsidiary of HEICO, a leading aviation electrical interconnect product distribution Company, isseeking a Buyer that would be primarily responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

• Placing Orders: Ordering goods and materials from suppliers based on the demand forecast, current stock levels, and lead times.
• Vendor Management: Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers, negotiating terms, and monitoring supplier performance. Lead contract negotiations and implementations with suppliers.
• Cost Management: Ensuring that purchasing activities are done at the most competitive prices and with favorable payment terms to keep costs within budget.
• Forecasting Demand: Analyzing historical data, market trends, and customer requirements to forecast future demand for products or materials.
• Stock Monitoring: Tracking inventory levels to ensure the business has sufficient stock without over-ordering.
• Managing Lead Times: Keeping track of lead times for production, shipping, and receiving to ensure products are available when needed.
• Monitoring Supplier Performance: Tracking supplier delivery times, quality, and overall performance to ensure they meet expectations
• Optimizing Purchasing Processes: Continuously evaluating and improving procurement processes to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance the supply chain.
• Collaboration with Other Teams: Regularly communicating with internal teams such as sales, logistics and Product managers to align procurement plans with overall business goals

Education/Experience:

• Education: A high degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field is required
• Experience: Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory management is required.
• Aviation/Aerospace experience is advantage.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze inventory levels, reports (Excel skills) and optimize purchasing strategies.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong communication and negotiation skills to work effectively with suppliers and vendors.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in managing inventory, pricing, LT, Compliance and order fulfillment to avoid errors.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, inventory management software, and Excel for reporting and analysis.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be flexible and able to multi-task in a time-sensitive environment.