Specialist, Procurement

Triumph Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumph Group is seeking a senior sourcing professional to lead supplier development, negotiate pricing, manage purchase orders, and travel across the Midwest, Southeast, Texas and other regions. You will coordinate supplier training, monitor performance, and drive strategic sourcing initiatives to reduce costs while maintaining quality and schedule.

The role requires 8+ years in sourcing, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong aerospace manufacturing knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in a sourcing environment and 7+ years in a sourcing role with negotiation.
• Expertise in complex aerospace machine components and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of work transfers using automated tools and planning.
• Maintain understanding of material specs, processing, and treatment requirements.
• Serve as site focal point for questions on transfer checklists.
• Maintain a program-level work transfer tracker tracking all parts.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, policies and ethics.
• Achieve lowest material cost while balancing quality and schedule.
• Solicit and evaluate supplier proposals using cost analyses.
• Raise all FAIR and subsequent purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier performance and market conditions.
• Cultivate strategic relationships across the supply chain.
• Coordinate supplier training and development activities.
• Travel 25-30% and lead domestic offload activities.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier development

Strategic sourcing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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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

• Lead the deployment of the work transfers using automated transfer tools (for example - Project Risk Assessments, Project Planning, Buffer Stock Management)
• Maintain a strong understanding of material specifications, processing, and treatment requirements related to work transfer.
• Serve as the site focal point for resolving questions and issues identified on work transfer checklists
• Maintain a program-level work transfer tracker that provides visibility into the status of all parts included in the work transfer.
• Ensure compliance with industry leading standards, company policies, and ethical business practices.
• Ensure the Valencia ASL is maintained and updated to reflect new suppliers and required approvals
• Achieve the lowest possible material cost while balancing optimal quality and schedule requirements.
• Solicit and evaluate supplier proposals using appropriate negotiation, cost and price analysis techniques, leveraging expertise from supporting organizations as needed.
• Raise all the FAIR purchase orders and subsequent purchase orders required to support batch production
• Conduct ongoing market analysis, and monist supplier performance, capacity, and progress against business requirements.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with key participants across the supply chain.
• Coordinate supplier training and development activities to support business initiatives and improve supplier performance.
• Lead domestic offload activities with focus on complex machine parts.
• Leverage existing supplier relationships and develop new supplier sources across the Midwest, Southeast, Texas and other emerging regions
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%-30%.
• Position reports functionally to the Site Purchasing Leader

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 8 years of experience in a Sourcing environment
• At least 7 years of experience in a Sourcing position, including negotiation involvement
• Expertise managing complex machines components and aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of material specifications, machining processes, special processes, and applicable industry standards.
• Established relationships with domestic aerospace machine suppliers is required.
• Existing supplier relationships across the Midwest, Southeast, Texas and other emerging manufacturing regions preferred.
• Proven experience with supplier development, qualification, performance management and strategic sourcing.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate pricing and evaluate supplier proposals using cost and price analysis techniques.
• Experience managing purchase orders, supplier commitments, delivery schedules, and production requirements.
• Knowledge of FAIRs, ASL management, NCRs, configuration control and engineering drawing changes preferred.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain cost, quality, delivery, and capacity requirements.
• Strong analytical, negation, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Configurations Management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.
• Experience developing and training suppliers to support business initiates and improve performance
• Ability and willingness to travel 25-30%

Compensation: $85,000 - $125,000

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].