Title Analyst, Procurement

About the role

TRIUMPH designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems.

TRIUMPH participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.

We are rapidly growing and looking for people who feel rewarded by innovation, career growth, and making an impact while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to Operations by developing and issuing RFP/RFQ events to prospective suppliers.
• Determines best supply source(s) by executing & analyzing competitive RFP/RFQ’s.
• Acts as a liaison between the Company and suppliers by negotiating costs and delivery requirements, requiring the ability to recognize priorities and act upon those needs.
• Conducts regular Supplier reviews as scheduled with all assigned Suppliers, and sponsors productivity improvement plans with those Suppliers when identifying critical areas for improvement.
• Facilitates procurement process by issuing purchase orders and amendments in accordance with production requirements and inventory goals. Responds and reacts to internal schedule changes, communicates these changes to the Supply Chain, and supports escalation or downgrades to current production schedules with external Suppliers.
• Conducts regularly scheduled outreach to Supply Chain in support of procurement activities to ensure compliance with delivery schedules of purchased materials with all assigned external Suppliers.
• Ensures on-time delivery by expediting suppliers as required.
• Provides support to Purchasing Manager by advising of any unusual trends in cost, quality, or delivery.
• Executes/manages strategic initiatives and projects in support of Procurement strategy.
• Responsible for component source development and qualifications of Suppliers as required.
• Sponsors satisfactory resolution to any Supplier quality issues should they arise.
• Works efficiently within production time standards to meet production deadlines.
• Contributes to team effort by maintaining a positive outlook.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure customer needs are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or management or equivalent experience.
• At least ten (10) years purchasing experience, working in a manufacturing environment, preferably Aerospace related.

Qualifications

• Read, understand, and effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Customer focus which includes a sense of urgency for problem resolution.
• Business acumen and professionalism in dealing with adverse or difficult situations.
• Proven strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Skills.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with DFARS Compliant Materials, Multiple Govt. Ratings of DO-A1, DX-A1, and DPAS.
• Familiarity reading drawings and/or print requirements related to machined parts and their processes.
• Experience with non-conforming material and resolution.
• Strong communication skills with Supply Base and Internal Stakeholders.
• Ability to source product efficiently.

Preferred qualifications include professional accreditations (CPM, CPSM, CPIM, etc.), experience in Strategic Commodity and/or Category Management, and a background in multiple commodities which include Machining and hardware items.

Physical demands

• May require lifting, pulling, and carrying up to twenty (20) pounds.
• Frequent bending, climbing stairs, and reaching.
• Sitting for up to eight (8) hours per day, standing up to eight (8) hours per day, or a combination of sitting and standing.
• Ability to hear and see, with or without the assistance of a device.
• May require overtime to complete important related tasks.

Light travel may be required.