Honda Aero, Inc. in Burlington, NC is in search of a member of an associate team with the responsibility for performing tactical and strategic buying activities to support on time delivery and overall part readiness in support Manufacturing, Engine Assembly and MRO. Support of cost, sourcing, and supplier management functions in the Purchasing Department. Initiate and evaluate RFQ/ RFPs to support business needs, place POs based on cost, quality and delivery requirements, and coordinate meetings with suppliers and customers to ensure business project goals are being met. This position will be responsible to ensure on time delivery and achievement of project goals.
Key Accountabilities:
- Supplier communication and follow up to support on time delivery for manufacturing, engine assembly, maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) and facility needs. Ability to problem solve and make decisions to support hardware disposition and expediting to achieve on time delivery.
- Supplier request for quotation (RFQ) and negotiation. Award business based on the best possible quality, cost and delivery terms.
- Work with Engineering (HGPU) and Suppliers to accomplish process improvement goals in support of on time delivery. Work with internal and external customers to support process changes and other project related items.
- Provide support to team members to ensure process are understood and followed.