Procurement Manager

Procurement ManagerPilatus is hiring a Procurement Manager to join our team in Sarasota, FL. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining supplier performance in accordance with agreed contractual terms and real-time business needs. Pilatus is a global company based in Switzerland with a worldwide supplier base and this position is focused on the suppliers located in North America. The primary focus is resolution of issues that require face-to-face onsite presence, on short notice and over an extended period of time. The position is expected to be forward-thinking and to recommend and implement strategies for improving supplier performance and meeting production and customer support requirements. Take your career to the next level with Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd.Assists with proactive and successful management of assigned suppliers within the North American supplier portfolioHold suppliers accountable to contractual obligations, commitments, and Key Performance IndicatorsSolves crisis and secures execution of recovery plans.Perform supplier risk analysis, develop and execute mitigation actions that protects Pilatus's production planCommunicate proactively with all Pilatus supply chain stakeholdersEscalate issues when needed according to roles and responsibilitiesTravel on short notice for in-person supplier visits as requiredSupport ongoing supplier management tasksBuild and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and the procurement team in SwitzerlandCollaborate with internal departments and stakeholders, including leading projects and meetingsSupport tracking of supply chain KPIsParticipate actively in the improvement of procurement processes and management of cross-divisional projectsParticipate in special projects as requiredAct as liaison for procurement activities in European and North American Pilatus officesSkills/QualificationsMinimum B.S. in Supply Chain Management or equivalent; graduate degree is an advantageMinimum 5 years of experience in a supply chain and/or procurement role in the aircraft industryExperience with business intelligence tools and supply chain analyticsWillingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally, sometimes on short noticeAbility to develop relationships and interact effectively with both internal and external stakeholders across varied business areasGood knowledge in lean principles and toolsExperience with ERP/MRP softwareProficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)This is an individual contributor role with no direct people-management responsibilities.The salary range for this position is $68,000 - 94,000 per year depending on experience. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd was founded in Broomfield, Colorado in 1996. Pilatus' 118,000 square foot facility is custom-designed to conduct aircraft interior and exterior completions for all PC-12 PRO and PC-24 aircraft delivering to North and South America. This new completions center consolidates the operations Pilatus has performed at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport for almost 30 years.With over 3,000 employees and about 200 apprentices at its headquarters in Stans, Switzerland and completion center in Broomfield, Colorado, the Pilatus family unites people from over 40 countries. We offer a secure, innovative, international, and sustainable work environment. Courage, vision, and outstanding performance have made us a strong company. Our culture is shaped by a high level of quality awareness, close customer relationships, and a high degree of employee commitment.Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.