Title Senior Buyer

Overview

Senior Buyer –

Location:

Redmond, WA, US, 98053. Business Unit:
Systems and Support. Function:
Supply Chain. TRIUMPH designs, 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. 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.

Description

Under supervision of the Procurement Manager, a Sr. Buyer will possess authority to procure products and services strategically and tactically at the best value, consistent with quality, quantity, delivery, market trends and other business factors. Prepares RFI’s, RFP’s, RFQ’s, completes analysis and procures goods and/or services where the financial impact is significant. The Sr. Buyer will be an influential negotiator. Will lead supplier contract review and negotiations ensuring organization compliance.

Will work directly in support of production operations and in collaboration with Program Managers, Engineers, and Operations personnel. Will collaborate in the selection of supplier sourcing efforts and implement procedures and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to continuously evaluate suppliers, costs, and delivery. Evaluate market trends against forecasting and demand to determine the best method of procurement such as contract, spot buy or consignment.

Provides solutions for defective or non-conforming product or services with inspection / quality assurance personnel, users, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

• Negotiate all purchasing and contract terms satisfactorily with suppliers in support of all procurement and planning tools in use at Triumph, including the expediting of products and services while maintaining awareness of material status when required for higher risk commodities and on higher cost services, including Capital Expenditures.
• Perform tactical procurement functions across commodities, in support of Engineering and Program requirements.
• Proactively work with both Suppliers and Internal customers to identify and understand potential delays or impacts to Engineering/Operations, ensuring continuity of supply.
• Collaborate with Triumph Supply Chain Leadership Supplier Contract review, negotiations, and performance management and ensure compliance.
• Assist in drafting and interpreting (RFPs, Terms and Conditions, SOW, and Long-Term Agreements / Contracts).
• Use the Microsoft Suite of Applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint – to perform analysis, prepare reports and summaries, as well as make recommendations to improve tactical procurement of products and services for Triumph across the site.
• Effectively use Triumph’s Enterprise Resource Planning system to manage suppliers and supply, while minimizing total cost to the organization and accurately transacting records.
• Manage, optimize, and improve metrics and KPI’s for Procurement by sourcing and developing appropriate suppliers and through strategic use of reporting tools.
• Effectively use all of Triumph’s supplier management methodology and quality requirements to manage risk of suppliers to inventory and immediate supply, while minimizing total cost.
• Collaboration with Production control to ensure adequate stocking levels while minimizing obsolete and unused inventory.
• Coordinate the return / replacement of materials with suppliers for non-conforming product/services.
• Provide coordination in development of Triumph’s small dynamic business base,…