Pilatus is hiring a Procurement Program Manager to join our team in Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining supplier performance in accordance with agreed contractual terms and real-time business needs. As a global company with a worldwide supplier base, your focus will be on the suppliers located in North America pertaining to resolution of issues that require face-to-face onsite presence - on short notice and over an extended period of time. A successful person in this position will be forward-thinking and able to recommend and implement strategies for improving supplier performance to meet production and customer support requirements. Take your career to the next level with Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd!   

(This position is designed for an individual contributor and does not include direct management of others)

 Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists with proactive and successful management of assigned suppliers within the North American supplier portfolio
• Holds suppliers accountable to contractual obligations, commitments, and Key Performance Indicators/Measures
• Performs supplier risk analysis and monitors compliance with applicable regulations
• Supports cost reduction efforts within the supply chain
• Communicates proactively with all Pilatus supply chain stakeholders
• Escalates issues when needed according to roles and responsibilities 
• Negotiates pricing and contractual terms with favorable results for the company
• Travels on short notice for in-person support as required
• Supports ongoing supplier management tasks
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with suppliers and the procurement team in Switzerland
• Collaborates with internal departments and stakeholders, including leading projects and meetings
• Supports tracking of supply chain KPIs
• Supports implementation of the overall global supply chain strategy
• Works professionally in accordance with existing procurement procedures
• Participates actively in the improvement of procurement processes and management of cross-divisional projects 
• Participates in special projects as required
• Acts as liaison for procurement activities in European and North American Pilatus offices

Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. in Supply Chain Management or equivalent; graduate degree is an advantage
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a supply chain and/or strategic procurement role; aircraft industry experience is an advantage
• Experience with business intelligence tools and supply chain analytics
• Willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice
• Ability to develop relationships and interact effectively with both internal and external stakeholders across varied business areas
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to find creative resolutions to conflict
• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of standard procurement contract terms and conditions
• Experience with ERP/MRP software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• 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 $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 salary range for this position is $67,301 - 90,856 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 118,000 square foot facility is custom-designed to conduct aircraft interior and exterior completions for all PC-12 NGX and PC-24 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 2,000 employees and about 120 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 walk-ins please.  If personalized assistance is needed to complete an online application for this position, please email employment.us@pilatus-aircraft.com with your request.