Vendor Performance Analyst

Barfield Inc•Miami, FL

About The Position

Join Barfield and Become a Part of the Adventure! If you are a talented Vender Performance Analyst interested in working in the exciting field of aviation, Barfield wants you! Barfield is more than just a prestigious name in the industry: it is subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering We are looking to hire a dedicated Vender Performance Analyst to join our team in our Strategic Purchasing Department and will report to the Director of Strategic Purchasing .

Requirements

BS College Degree in Engineering or Business Administration
Aviation and supply chain related studies is a plus
Knowledge and experience in aviation especially in the Commercial aircraft components industry (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul)
Minimum (3) years relevant administration experience is required.
Basic knowledge of Aviation regulations and industry standards: FAA, EASA
Strong technical skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office Suite, a plus in advanced excel & data base management, internet searching and email communication.
Knowledge of Barfield IT systems: Quantum a plus
Foreign language ability: English a must, French is a plus
Need to work well in a multi-cultural environment
Candidate must have excellent relational and communication skills, be a team player with the ability to work under pressure and time constraints in a multi-cultural environment
Attention to details, accuracy and precision
Ability to gather and manage information
Problem solving, initiative
Basic negotiation skills, contract experience and KPI/Scorecard experience
Use of Business Intelligence tools (PBI)
Ability and willingness to learn new processes and systems
Some Domestic or International Travel Required
CUSTOMER FOCUS We strive to provide the best services to our customers.
INTEGRITY We are personally accountable for the highest standards of ethical behavior.
TEAMWORK We are committed to a teamwork environment.
ADAPTABILITY In an ever-changing world, we are adaptable to the required challenges.

Responsibilities

Data collection, alignment and maintenance on purchasing agreements currently in place and future ones
Key Performance Indicators (KPI) development for Strategic Purchasing & Subcontracting on Cost, TAT, Quality compliance
Distribution of specific costing data bases to applicable areas
Cost analysis for Barfield Business Units coordinated with AFI/KLM group as applicable
Manages communication with Business Partners (Vendors) to ensure contract alignment on cost, performance and business opportunities, coordinate performance meetings and follow-up plans
Prepare relevant data to prepare negotiation of contracts ( new and renewal) with vendors : spend, access to documentation, main customers,…
Review of agreements to support all internal areas on business analysis and opportunities
Monitors and ensure execution of agreement clauses
Monitor renewal dates of agreements to anticipate discussion with vendors
Update regularly status and improvements of agreements provided by Strategic Purchasing Director in a shared One Note
Create a process in place for: price alignments, conciliations and volume discounts
Support on Identifying economic internal and or external opportunities
Develop Vendor Score Cards system and set up and improvement tracking process
Ensures internal and external customer satisfaction
Quality Continuous Improvement
Proactively challenges existing processes in order to improve quality, costs and delays
Formalizes and shares best practices, participates in benchmarks with internal and external areas