Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist Pilatus is hiring a Procurement Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing 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. This position is based in Broomfield, CO at the Pilatus Aircraft USA, Ltd facility and acts as a local supplier liaison for the Pilatus Group. 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 implement strategies to improve supplier performance and meet production and customer support requirements. Take your career to the next level with Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd! Essential Duties/Responsibilities Assists with proactive and successful management of assigned suppliers within the North American supplier portfolio Holds suppliers accountable to contractual obligations, commitments, and Key Performance Indicators/Measures Performs supplier risk analysis and monitors compliance with applicable regulations Supports cost reduction efforts within the supply chain Communicates proactively with all Pilatus supply chain stakeholders Escalates issues when needed according to roles and responsibilities Negotiates pricing and contractual terms with favorable results for the company Travels on short notice for in-person support as required Supports ongoing supplier management tasks Builds and maintains strong supplier relationships Collaborates with internal stakeholders, including leading or participating in projects and meetings Supports tracking of supply chain KPIs Works in accordance with existing procurement procedures Acts as liaison for procurement activities in European and North American Pilatus offices Skills/Qualifications B.S. in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field Minimum 3 years of experience in a supply chain or procurement role; aircraft industry experience is an advantage but not a requirement Willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice Ability to develop relationships and interact effectively with both internal and external stakeholders across varied business areas Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail Working knowledge of standard procurement contract terms and conditions Experience with ERP/MRP software Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) What We Offer 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9,600 annually Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2,250 for single coverage and $3,000 for family coverage annually 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6% Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full Tuition assistance available annually after the first year The salary range for this position is $67,301 - 90,856 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr