Procurement Coordinator - Lake Charles, LA

Job Description:

The Procurement Coordinator isresponsible for the procurement of quality spares and supplies for the Company and shall be knowledgeable of Company suppliers and shipping methods. The Procurement Coordinator will have full ownership of their generated purchase orders from initiation to closure and shall aggressively ensure need dates are maintained and estimated arrival dates are continually updated.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Ethically utilizing Company funds when purchasing goods and scheduling shipments;
*Making the most economically sound decision to purchase, rent, or exchange parts to properly fill needs;
*Sourcing vendors for New Parts Creations, taking into account cost, part condition and warranty, and time constraints;
*Sourcing alternative vendors when the initial vendor cannot meet the required need date;
*Coordinating primary components and the related parts resources from a single vendor whenever possible or practical;
*Coordinating the delivery of parts purchased on non-PBH exchanges directly to the needed base and facilitating the return of the core part by the remote employee to the vendor;
*Adjusting PO need dates or ship-to locations when directed to do so by the Planning group;
*Communicating with the Quality Control Department about the paperwork required for life limited and overhaul parts; and,
*Performing other duties as assigned by the Procurement Supervisor.
*Support procurement activities across global operations and diverse project portfolios, coordinating sourcing, documentation, and vendor engagement for both ongoing and adhoc international assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

*Solid understanding of how procurement principles, planning, transportation cost structures, and negotiations techniques impact purchasing required;
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills required, as well as proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required;
*Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a high-paced environment required;
*Ability to work weekend AOG support on a rotational basis with other members of the Purchasing and Planning Team required;
*One to Five years procurement/sub-contracts execution experience including materials management and supply chain environment preferred;
*Working knowledge of ERP and purchasing software preferred;
*Solid understanding of general accounting principles and the financial impact of inventory transactions preferred;
*Familiarity with supply chain management, inventory control, Just-in-time (JIT) preferred;
*Proficiency in RAMCO and Oracle preferred.

Bristow Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Bristow Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.