Josh Sicking

About Josh Sicking

I am a seasoned professional with a B.S. in Professional Aeronautics and a Minor in Aviation Safety from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. With an A.S. in Industrial Management and A.S. in Aviation Maintenance Technology, I hold a certifications such as Airframe and Powerplant (A&P), Safety Manager-VPP Star, and AS9100 lead auditor. My extensive career includes roles from Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman in the United States Air Force to various positions at Atlantic Southeast and American Eagle Airlines, culminating in leadership roles at Zodiac Seats U.S. Aircraft LLC. Notably, I have been the operations manager of 5am Properties since November 2016 and currently serves as Safran\'s Strategic Commodity Buyer. My qualifications encompass FAA and OSHA regulations, internal audits, human factors, system safety, and a range of technical proficiencies. My multifaceted background uniquely positions him as a seasoned professional in aviation, quality assurance, and strategic procurement.

Experience

1. Strategic Commodity Buyer Iii

   Safran

   Apr 2023 — Present · Denton, TX, US

   Supplier Relationship Management: Manage relationship with suppliers of assigned commodities. Relationship includes negotiating pricing, monitoring performance to agreed terms and conditions, and new vendor on boarding when necessary. Collaborate with key suppliers to expand knowledge of category and identify opportunities for improvements resulting in a joint benefit to the company and supplier. Leverage supplier expertise and/or technology in an effort to harness improvements in reducing total costs. Collaborate with global commodity management while optimizing company-wide buying power by reviewing the financial, quality, pricing, on-time delivery, service, and availability level of suppliers.Contractual Agreements: Develop and negotiate contractual agreements to provide price protection and supply security in consultation with legal, business and technical functions. Execute requirements per terms of the agreements.Supplier Quality: Engage suppliers in an effort to provide long term solutions to quality issues. Develop and lead quality agreement negotiations. Provide recommendations specific to the category being sourced. Coordinate cross functional and business discussions to drive continuous improvement opportunities throughout the organization. Monitor quality and delivery performance of key suppliers. Risk Management: Develop supplier relationships resulting in optimized supply chain efficiencies and security of supply. Evaluate supplier\'s capabilities and capacities while implementing plans to ensure adequate supply of goods and services. Negotiate agreements with suppliers that mitigate or spread the overall risk.Parts Sourcing & Suppliers Setup: For the parts and material belonging to the assigned commodities, conduct eAuctions, send RFQs, receive and analyze proposals, conduct supplier negotiation, selection, and supplier set-up.

Education

• Northwest Florida State College

  Associate of Science - AS, Industrial Management

  2001 — 2003

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate's degree, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

  1997 — 2001

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  BS, Aviation Safety

  2002 — 2004

• Texas Woman's University

  Psychology

  2012 — 2013

Skills

• Aircraft Maintenance
• Flight Safety
• Quality Assurance
• Aircraft
• Human Factors
• Root Cause Analysis
• Airworthiness
• Maintenance & Repair
• Aviation
• Commercial Aviation
• Aerospace
• Overhaul
• Civil Aviation
• Aeronautics
• Flights
• Helicopters
• Powerplant
• Airframe
• System Safety
• Training
• Continuous Improvement
• Aircraft Systems
• Airports
• Line Maintenance
• Airlines
• Risk Management
• As9100
• Six Sigma
• Process Improvement
• Composites
• Flight Test
• Team Building
• Military
• Faa
• Security Clearance
• Avionics
• Accident Investigation
• Aircraft Engines
• Occupational Health
• Maintenance