Procurement Manager

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Pilatus 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 portfolio
• Hold suppliers accountable to contractual obligations, commitments, and Key Performance Indicators
• Solves crisis and secures execution of recovery plans.
• Perform supplier risk analysis, develop and execute mitigation actions that protects Pilatus's production plan
• Communicate proactively with all Pilatus supply chain stakeholders
• Escalate issues when needed according to roles and responsibilities
• Travel on short notice for in-person supplier visits as required
• Support ongoing supplier management tasks
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and the procurement team in Switzerland
• Collaborate with internal departments and stakeholders, including leading projects and meetings
• Support tracking of supply chain KPIs
• Participate actively in the improvement of procurement processes and management of cross-divisional projects
• Participate in special projects as required
• Act as liaison for procurement activities in European and North American Pilatus offices

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in Supply Chain Management or equivalent; graduate degree is an advantage
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a supply chain and/or procurement role in the aircraft industry
• Experience with business intelligence tools and supply chain analytics
• 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 knowledge in lean principles and tools
• Experience with ERP/MRP software
• Proficiency 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.

To submit a paper application, please mail your resume to 12300 Pilatus Way, Broomfield, CO 80021 Attention: Human Resources. No walk-ins please. If personalized assistance is needed to complete an online application for this position, please email View email address on click.appcast.io with your request.

Salary Description


$68,000 - $94,000