Team Leader Procurement

Pilatus is hiring a Team Leader Procurement to join our offices in Broomfield CO. In this role you will be responsible for leading a team of Procurement Managers to ensure supplier performance aligns with contractual terms and realtime business needs. You will oversee procurement operations in the US and are responsible for supply continuity for the Pilatus Group worldwide from USbased suppliers. This responsibility includes procurement of aircraft components for new and inservice aircraft as well as procurement of MRO services for inservice components. A successful person in this position will be a proactive strategic leader with a strong background in procurement and supply chain management. Take your career to the next level by joining Pilatus Business Aircraft!

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Leads mentors and develops a team of Procurement Managers ensuring alignment with company goals and procurement best practices
• Oversees the management of supplier performance across North America holding suppliers accountable to contractual obligations and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Develops and implements procurement strategies to enhance supplier performance mitigates risks supports cost reduction initiatives and ensures supply continuity
• Serves as an escalation point for supplier issues facilitating swift resolution and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Fosters crossfunctional collaboration with internal stakeholders including supply chain engineering finance and operations teams to ensure procurement goals are met for the Pilatus Group
• Negotiates highvalue supplier agreements ensuring favorable pricing contract terms and strategic partnerships
• Monitors and analyzes supply chain risks implementing proactive measures to minimize disruptions
• Ensures compliance with applicable regulations and company policies across all procurement activities
• Supports the implementation of global procurement strategies aligning regional supplier management with corporate objectives
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives within procurement processes utilizing business intelligence tools and analytics to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Represents procurement in executive meetings and provides strategic input on supply chain initiatives
• Travels as required both domestically and internationally to manage supplier relationships and addresses critical supply chain matters

Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or equivalent; graduate degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement supply chain or strategic sourcing with at least 4 years in a leadership role; aerospace industry experience preferred
• Proven ability to lead and develop highperforming teams
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier agreements
• Experience with business intelligence tools and supply chain analytics to drive datadriven decisions
• Ability to anticipate and mitigate supply chain risks with strategic foresight
• Proficiency with procurement and supply chain management software
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders across diverse business functions
• Knowledge of standard procurement contract terms and conditions including ITAR compliance requirements and aircraft component certification
• Willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally as needed
• Must qualify as a U.S. person in compliance with ITAR 22 CFR 120.62

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 $9600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2250 for single coverage and $3000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and longterm disability insurance premiums paid in full
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year

The salary range for this position is $per year depending on experience. Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data.

Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd was founded in Broomfield Colorado in 1996. Pilatus new 118000 square foot facility is customdesigned to conduct aircraft interior and exterior completions for all PC12 NGX and PC24 aircraft delivering to North and South America. This new completions center consolidates the operations Pilatus has performed at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport for over 20 years.

With over 2500 employees and about 150 apprentices at its headquarters in Stans Switzerland and completion center in Broomfield Colorado the Pilatus family unites people from over 40 countries. We offer a secure innovative international and sustainable work environment. Courage vision and outstanding performance have made us a strong company. Our culture is shaped by a high level of quality awareness close customer relationships and a high degree of employee commitment.

Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

To submit a paper application please mail your resume to 12300 Pilatus Way Broomfield CO 80021 Attention: Human Resources. No walkins please. If personalized assistance is needed to complete an online application for this position please email with your request.