DMS Buyer

Overview

The DMS Buyer is responsible for the sourcing and purchase of airframe and engine parts for DMS. The position reports to the Director of Surplus Procurement. The scope of responsibilities includes seeking quotes, selecting vendors, executing purchase orders, ensuring deliveries meet Delta requirements, resolution of discrepancies, managing relationships with surplus suppliers, and gathering price estimates on ad hoc purchase requests. This position requires the ability to work in a collaborative environment across all levels of the team.

This position is in Atlanta, GA

Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Source, quote, negotiate and procure all assets including routine purchases, expedited purchases, and AOG purchases (MEL, log pages, job stop, A0, etc.)
• Resolve rejections
• Coordinate returns of rejected materials to 3rd party suppliers
• Deliver cost savings/value added solutions to the overall supply chain to reduce CASM for Delta Air Lines
• Ensure collaboration and leveraging of sourcing strategy with Delta Air MRO organization
• Maintain relationships with third party providers of aircraft parts
• Expedite overdue purchase orders with suppliers
• Manage receiving discrepancies between DMS, supplier and warehouse