Tactical Buyer - Sarasota Assembly Line

Tactical Buyer - Sarasota Assembly Line | Pilatus Aircraft Ltd

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Tactical Buyer - Sarasota Assembly Line

Supply Chain & Procurement

Assembly

Full-time

USA

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Be part of the operations team for our first US aircraft assembly line for Pilatus.

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. is launching a new PC-12 final assembly operation in Sarasota, Florida. To establish this operation successfully, we are seeking an experienced Tactical Buyer to support material availability, supplier performance and purchasing activities for the new assembly line.

The successful candidate will complete advanced, hands-on training within the established Pilatus procurement organizations in Broomfield, Colorado. Training assignments will be completed during the initial 6 months of employment and will require domestic travel.

What you do

• 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.

What you bring

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Three or more years of purchasing, material-planning or supplier-management experience, preferably in aerospace or regulated manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of RFQs, purchase orders, supplier negotiations, delivery management and material expediting.
• Experience with SAP, preferably SAP S/4HANA Materials Management (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

What we offer

• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9, 600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2, 250 for single coverage and $3, 000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year
• The hiring range is $65, 000 - $80, 000 per year. Pay rate to be determined based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to relevant skills & experience, education, job location, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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