Job Description

_When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies._ **Why join us?** At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world's peak-performing aircraft for the world's most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together. Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise. **Bombardier's Benefits Program** With our employees' well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following: + Insurance plans _(Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)_ + Competitive base salary + Retirement savings plan + Employee Assistance Program + Tele Health Program **What are your contributions to the team?** + Reports and interfaces with middle and senior management, engineering design groups, and other departments within the Learjet organization and is accountable to their commitments and status reporting. + Performs as lead negotiator, develops RFP's, solicits bids, manages supplies contracts, arranges for yearly/bulk contractual provisions, and oversees the contract work of subordinate members of the Procurement Department. + Leads the interfaces with Flight Test and other departments on certification efforts for their components and the aircraft system's certification. + Coordinates with Marketing and Aftermarket Customer Service on product improvement and design changes enhance their respective commodity and to improve the marketability of the Aircraft. + Provides timely placement of purchase orders relative to requisition requirements to insure a continuous flow of purchased materials to meet the production schedule. + Insures that the vendors meet on-time deliveries with quality equipment, provide competitive pricing and are a qualified and approved source. + Responds to the vendors production and delivery problems with the proper interdepartmental assistance of Engineering, Methods, Work and Material Planning, Shipping/Receiving, Stores and Quality Assurance. + Monitors shortage reporting to provide vendor expediting interface for critical purchased material requirements. + Provides and continuously updates purchasing lead times for material management, insuring adequate vendor response to production schedules and reschedules. + Functions as a Senior Buyer with program management responsibility, leads, trains, motivates, arranges work loads, and provides guidance of subordinate employees in the Procurement Department. **How to thrive in this role?** + B.S./B.A. in Purchasing, Business, Marketing or related field, or equivalent work experience. + Minimum of seven (7) years experience working in all phases of procurement. + Minimum of five (5) years experience as a Buyer, preferred. + Current CPM certification preferred. + Ability to solve complex problem solving issues from start to finish. + Personal Computer skills preferred. + Excellent oral and written communication skills. + Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals, departments and organizations. **Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!** Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws. **Job** Senior Buyer **Primary Location** Wichita Service/Compltn.Center **Organization** Learjet Inc **Shift** Weekend **Employee Status** Regular **Requisition** 9971 Senior Buyer

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Contract work, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,

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