Repair Buyer

Repair Buyer

Chicago, IL / Erlanger, KY

JSSI Parts & Leasing Buyers Management

Full-time / Hybrid

The Repair Buyer ensures that JSSI Parts & Leasing has adequate stock to support customers and meet revenue objectives, as well as making sure that parts are repaired at the right cost to meet margin targets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review JPL stock to identify parts to send out for repair, based on quoting/sales history and repair availability.
• Create and release repair orders
• Track stock levels of critical parts and expedite repairs as required.
• Track open repair orders and follow up for expedited delivery.
• Become an expert on repair sources for business aviation airframe, engine, and APU components by developing relationships within the industry and attending trade shows
• Identify new repair sources to perform repairs at the desired turn-around time (TAT) and cost.
• Send out requests for quote (RFQs) to potential sources.
• Review quotes for cost savings opportunities.
• Identify where JPL can procure piece parts at a lower price.
• Negotiate individual and long-term repair pricing.
• Confirm any return requests from JPL customers are within vendor warranty.
• Send out failed units for warranty repairs and follow through for warranty adjudication.
• Review all vendor quotes vs. the exchange pricing to customer to determine which items/costs need to be billed back per JPL's exchange agreements.
• Work with customer facing team to bill back appropriate costs in a timely manner.
• Provide regular updates to internal sales and product line teams.
• Establish supplier performance metrics for turn time and cost, monitor performance and evaluate suppliers on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Issue and coordinate piece parts to repair orders.

Desired Credentials:

• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management or related experience preferred
• Experience managing Aviation repair vendors.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with employees, management, and vendors.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines.

At JSSI, we are committed to rewarding our team members with competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect their contributions and talent. For this role, the annual base pay generally ranges from $60,000 to $70,000, with the final offer determined by variable factors including but not limited to market location, job-specific knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition, your total rewards package may include an annual discretionary bonus plan, incentive or sales bonus plan, or other form of additional compensation, based on your role. Additionally, for full-time employees based in the USA, Canada, or the Philippines, we are proud to offer a robust suite of benefits. This ranges from insurance offerings such as medical, dental, vision, retirement savings programs, among others, starting day one of employment.