Job Description

Job Summary

The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day procurement activities to support site operational needs. This role supervises the procurement team and works closely with other departments to ensure timely, cost-effective purchasing of materials and services. The Procurement Manager implements sourcing plans, manages supplier performance, negotiates purchasing terms within delegated authority, and ensures compliance with procurement policies and procedures under the direction of the General Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Implement procurement plans that support site operational priorities and established supply chain strategies
• Manage daily procurement activities, including identifying purchasing needs, sourcing suppliers, placing and monitoring orders, and resolving delivery or supply issues
• Supervise the procurement team, assign work, monitor performance, and provide coaching and support
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures, including ethical and legal standards
• Monitor procurement performance metrics and identify areas for improvement
• Collaborate with planning, operations, quality, engineering, and finance to meet material and service requirements and resolve procurement issues
• Maintain supplier relationships, monitor supplier performance, and negotiate pricing and terms within delegated authority; escalate significant supplier risks and contract decisions as needed
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in procurement and supply chain management
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Knowledge of sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, contract administration, and negotiation.
• Experience using procurement or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to manage purchasing activities.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel as needed for supplier visits, business meetings, and visits to other company locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Procurement experience in aerospace, precision manufacturing, or a similar regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience purchasing raw materials, machined components, or outside processing services.
• Familiarity with material requirements planning (MRP), inventory management, and production scheduling.
• Experience with supplier performance improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CPIM, or CSCP.

Ideal Candidate

• A hands-on manager who sets clear priorities, coaches the procurement team, and follows through on commitments.
• Builds productive relationships with suppliers and internal teams to resolve material shortages and delivery issues.
• Uses data to improve supplier delivery, purchasing efficiency, and cost performance while maintaining quality.
• Balances cost, quality, and delivery needs and escalates risks promptly.
• Works independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit for a period of time.
• Ability to remain seated for long periods of time while working on a computer or documentation, etc.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
• Must be capable of withstanding long period of viewing date on a computer screen and/or in paper format.
• Ability to move between office and production areas as needed and follow applicable site safety requirements.

Triumph Offers Outstanding Benefits, Including:

• Flexible Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance starting on your first day
• Company Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Match (75% match up to 6%)
• Recognition and Service Award Programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Onsite Fitness Center – Free!
• Climate controlled environment