Buyer - 2nd Shift

Job Title This position is responsible for supporting the planning and implementation activities related to the procurement of direct goods and services. The Buyer will be responsible for the day-to-day purchasing transactions ensuring strong customer service and relationship management. Responsibilities Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials, parts or services, which will be used or processed by AAR Aircraft Services or its customers. Process requisitions and update management on status of orders. Assess needs and clarify specs for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased. Run daily reports; present information in daily meetings with project managers/customers Search for equipment, tools and components, invite tenders, consult with suppliers and analyze bids, quotes, products and suppliers. Obtain the best price, determine or negotiate terms. Reviews proposals, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and ensures necessary records are maintained. Perform administrative follow up on each project to allow billing to be completed. Communicate with project managers and customer representatives. Follow up on rentals, service contracts, repair and calibration of tools. Coordinate logistics for transport and customers, establish delivery schedules, enforce fulfillment of contracts and communicate with customers and suppliers to solve problems and as required, escalate to Purchasing Manager. Work with manager to prepare monthly reports including deficiency to stock. Suggest and participate in continuous improvement activities to drive process efficiencies. Actively participate in AAR Greensboro Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting safety hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understands and promotes the company safety policy. Follow up of KPI's Perform other duties as assigned Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Two-year college degree preferred. Requires minimum two years of purchasing experience in repair station or airline environment. Proficient knowledge in Procurement including purchasing of raw material, chemicals and hardware an asset Must know how/where to source material in a timely manner. Must be able to negotiate terms, establish accounts, and determine methods of shipment. Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills are needed to interact with a wide variety of people. Must have good organizational skills, be able to prioritize work, accurately perform duties with constant activity in the area, and pay close attention to detail. Must be self-starter requiring minimal supervision and perform with a degree of accuracy in the execution of job assignments. Must be able to work under pressure, relate to others and maintain flexibility with schedules of the department. Must be able to work assigned schedule with minimal absences. Rewards Competitive salary and bonus package 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 Physical Demands/Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. Mainly desk work using a computer Must also be able to lift and carry 15 lbs. Alternate Saturdays worked (in office or from home) and alternate holidays Periodic overtime may be required (evenings and weekends in order to communicate to the suppliers abroad) Regular visits to the hangar floor to connect with employees or review processes and requests Vendor site visits required in local area, requiring driving valid driver's license required with acceptable driving record to meet insurance requirements. 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.

Created: 2026-03-05