Procurement Manager

Pilatus Aircraft USA•Sarasota, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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)

Responsibilities

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