Colheli

Buyer - Engine Programs

Aurora, OR · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 hours ago

ExcelSupply ChainProcurementERPLeadershipCollaborationTime ManagementMicrosoft OfficeAccounts Payable

About the role

For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters has been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family!

Own purchasing execution for assigned CT-58, T-55, and 5512 engine program requirements, including parts, components, consumables, tooling, repair services, outside processing, and related support items.
Issue RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, negotiate pricing, lead times, terms, and delivery commitments, and award purchase orders in alignment with company policies and approval requirements.
Partner with maintenance, production, engineering, quality, and program teams to clarify technical requirements, confirm approved sources, resolve nonconformances, and support engine program priorities.
Maintain accurate procurement data in the ERP/MRP system, including supplier information, pricing, lead times, promise dates, order notes, and delivery status.
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, including regular follow-up on delivery performance, responsiveness, quality issues, and corrective actions.
Identify supply chain risks, long-lead items, obsolete parts, single-source dependencies, and material constraints that may affect engine program execution.
Support cost-reduction initiatives, alternate sourcing efforts, inventory optimization, and supplier performance improvement activities.
Working knowledge of purchase orders, RFQs, supplier follow-up, lead-time management, inventory control, and material planning.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, follow up consistently, and communicate clearly with internal teams and external suppliers.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory control, production planning, aviation maintenance, or a related technical environment.
Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Outlook.

For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters has been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services.
If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family!
This role ensures the right material is available at the right time, at the right cost, and in compliance with customer, regulatory, quality, and program requirements.
Review demand signals, work orders, forecasts, inventory levels, minimum and maximum settings, and program schedules to ensure timely placement of purchase orders.
Monitor open purchase orders, expedite critical shortages, resolve delivery issues, and communicate risks early to internal stakeholders.
Ensure purchasing activity complies with applicable company procedures, quality requirements, customer flow-downs, export control requirements, and aviation/aerospace standards.
Coordinate with receiving, inspection, accounts payable, and suppliers to resolve receiving discrepancies, invoice issues, return material authorizations, warranty claims, and purchase order corrections.
Provide regular status updates on material availability, shortages, supplier commitments, and procurement risks for the CT-58, T-55, and 5512 programs.

Competitive Pay & Strong Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellness, and work-life balance.
Depending on your role, this may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with company contributions, paid time off, and employee wellness resources.
From training and development opportunities to internal mobility and leadership support, Columbia encourages continuous learning and long-term career growth.

WHAT YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE: At Columbia, we believe great people do their best work when they feel supported, challenged, and valued.
At Columbia, we believe great people do their best work when they feel supported, challenged, and valued.

Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Ensure purchasing activity complies with applicable company procedures, quality requirements, customer flow-downs, export control requirements, and aviation/aerospace standards

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