Analyst, Procurement

Triumph Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumph Group is seeking an experienced procurement professional to support operations across systems and production. You will procure a wide range of parts and materials, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely delivery to meet production needs.

The role requires a business management degree and 3–5 years in manufacturing procurement, with strong knowledge of aerospace vendors and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in a business management discipline with 3–5 years experience in manufacturing or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace vendors and products is preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Procure a wide variety of technical and non-technical parts, materials, and supplies for operations and production, meeting cost, quality and delivery requirements.
• Review requisitions for accuracy and consult with requisitioning department to ensure specs; negotiate substitutes when needed.
• Solicit and analyze quotations; award purchase orders within authority; ensure compliance with regulations and trade practices.
• Locate and contact vendors for best cost, service, quality and delivery.
• Place purchase orders and negotiate price and delivery; identify substitutes as necessary.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure delivery aligned with production schedules; prepare periodic reports.
• Advise requisitioning department of quotations, terms, and costs for review.
• Analyze market/vendor trends to recommend vendor selections and pricing.
• Arrange and attend meetings between purchasing, vendors, and requisitioning department.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management

Job description

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Business Unit: Systems and Support

Function: Supply Chain

TRIUMPHdesigns, 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. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, TRIUMPH is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

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 all while working with state-of-the-art equipment on cutting-edge projects. If you're ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you'll explore a future with TRIUMPH.

Responsibilities

Responsibility for procuring a wide variety of technical and non-technical parts, materials, and supplies for operations and production on a timely basis while meeting cost, quality, quantity and delivery requirements and schedules.

Reviews requisitions, verifies their accuracy and consults with requisitioning department to assure proper specifications; recommends substitutes where cost or delivery would be improved; negotiates lead times, prices and delivery needs with requisitioners and vendors.

Solicits and analyzes quotations for new or non-standard items; approves the awarding of purchase orders within established authority; ensures that all purchase orders comply with government regulations and accepted trade practices; processes and resolves open or problem orders.

Locates, identifies, evaluates, and contacts vendors for best cost, service, quality, and delivery.

Places purchase orders for needed materials and supplies, negotiating price and delivery means and schedules determines and locates substitutes as necessary.

Performs follow-up with vendor to assure delivery at agreed time in order to meet production needs; may prepare periodic reports. Processes adjustments with vendors where terms of the purchase order have not been met such as replacements, cancellations, credits and returns; ensures appropriate corrective action is taken.

Advises requisitioning department of quotations, delivery terms, costs, quantity, and quality subject to requisitioner review.

Analyzes and keeps abreast of market and vendor trends in order to recommend action to Materials Manager on vendor selections, price, quantity and advantageous delivery.

Arranges and attends meeting between purchasing, vendors and requisitioning department on delivery, service or supplies.

Qualifications

A degree in a business management discipline with 3-5 years experience preferably with mechanical and/or technical background in a manufacturing environment or equivalent. Emphasis on procurement policies and programs; strong background knowledge of aerospace vendors and products; good oral and written communications skills.

Our Vision:

As one team, we enable the safety and prosperity of the world.

Our Mission:

We partner with our Customers to TRIUMPH over their hardest aerospace, defense, and industrial challenges to deliver value to our stakeholders.

Our Values:

• Integrity – Do the right thing for our stakeholders. We value safety, diversity, and respect.
• Teamwork – Win as One team-one company. Solicit help and assist others.
• Continuous Improvement – Pursue zero defect quality. Attack problems and relentlessly raise the bar.
• Innovation – Passion for growing the business. Lead through ingenuity and entrepreneurship.
• Act with Velocity – Partner, anticipate and communicate. Proactively solve problems.

Code of Conduct:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the TRIUMPH behaviors captured within our core values: Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, and Act with Velocity. Detailed definitions are below and performance metrics for each behavior can be found on our intranet and is embedded within our Performance Management processes. All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in TRIUMPH’s Code of Conduct.

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS):

Employees are responsible for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of themselves, the environment, and other people. All employees must comply with EHS policy training and instructions, help to maintain a safe and clean working environment, and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the Company. Employees must report any accidents, incidents, and near misses to management. Additionally, employees are expected to notify management of any dangerous or potentially dangerous situations or practices.

Additional Information:

Triumph is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

SELECT US positions require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to be eligible for applicable positions, you must be a US Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license. A US Person is a US Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, refugee or asylee. All inquires related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.

U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please contact us if you require assistance in applying for TRIUMPH and we will provide reasonable accommodations via [e-mail].