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.
May administer various minority or small business activities, locates, interviews, and conducts site visitations and monitor vendor progress. May attend trade shows/seminars and/or prepare government audits and submit appropriate forms as requested.
Assumes additional responsibilities as requested.
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:
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 HRDepartment@triumphgroup.com.
| Location | North Wales, PA |
| Industry | Aerospace and Defense |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1993 |
| Website | http://www.triumphgroup.com |
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