Aerospace Procurement Specialist for Startup US Assembly

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International training in Switzerland

Paid holidays and vacation time

Health premiums and HSA contributions

401(k) retirement plan matching

Life and long-term disability

Job summary

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. in Sarasota, Florida, is launching a new PC-12 final assembly operation and seeks an experienced Tactical Buyer to ensure material availability and supplier performance for the startup line.

The successful candidate will complete advanced training within Pilatus procurement organizations in Broomfield, Colorado, with domestic travel during the first six months. This role requires SAP/MM experience, supplier negotiations and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Three+ years purchasing, material-planning or supplier-management experience, preferably in aerospace.
• Experience with RFQs, purchase orders, supplier negotiations, delivery management and material expediting.
• Experience with SAP, preferably SAP S/4HANA MM; SAP Ariba experience is an advantage.
• Strong Excel, analytical, communication and negotiation skills, with a practical understanding of cost, schedule and supply risk.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple urgent requirements and contribute effectively as part of a startup team.
• International procurement and import/export compliance experience, including ITAR and EAR familiarity, is an advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and occasionally internationally for training and supplier support.
• This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

Responsibilities

• Procure aircraft components, materials and services in accordance with approved purchasing processes, contractual requirements and assigned authority.
• Review purchase requisitions, issue and release purchase orders, and maintain accurate delivery dates, quantities, pricing and supplier data in SAP.
• Monitor purchase order acknowledgements and supplier delivery performance; proactively expedite overdue or at-risk materials to support the assembly schedule.
• Participate in shortage and material-readiness meetings, coordinate recovery actions with suppliers and internal teams, and communicate risks and status clearly.
• Provide suppliers with forecasts and demand updates to support capacity planning and reliable material availability.
• Conduct RFQs, compare quotations, support supplier selection, and negotiate pricing and commercial terms within the assigned scope.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned suppliers and conduct regular supplier meetings covering delivery, quality, cost and open actions.
• Coordinate with Planning, Logistics, Production, Quality, Engineering, Finance and the central procurement organization in Switzerland to resolve supply, quality and invoice issues.

Skills

RFQs and purchase orders

Supplier negotiations

Delivery management

Material expediting

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA MM

SAP Ariba

Job description

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. in Sarasota, Florida, is launching a new PC-12 final assembly operation and seeks an experienced Tactical Buyer to ensure material availability and supplier performance for the startup line.

The successful candidate will complete advanced training within Pilatus procurement organizations in Broomfield, Colorado, with domestic travel during the first six months. This role requires SAP/MM experience, supplier negotiations and cross-functional collaboration.