Procurement Specialist

Trillium designs and manufactures imaging solutions primarily for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) market. Trillium's stabilized camera systems are best-in-class for their size, weight and power, and Trillium's feature-rich user interface is clean and user-friendly. The Trillium team together has close to 300 years of experience in unmanned systems. See www.trilliumeng.com for more information. Trillium is located in Hood River, Oregon. 1 hour east of Portland Oregon in the central Columbia River Gorge area.

Trillium Engineering is an equal-opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, Trillium Engineering prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, marital or family status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Trillium Engineering conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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Purpose of Position: This position ensures execution of key procurement processes, including supplier qualification, purchase requisitions, order expedite and confirmation requests, open order reporting, and supplier metrics. This role collaborates with internal stakeholders from procurement, materials, engineering, and accounting to ensure proper financial coding of non-inventory purchases and resolve any discrepancies with supplier-provided documentation.

Summary Of Essential Job Functions

• Process Purchase Requisitions daily by reviewing incoming requests, working with requesters to resolve any issues, routing requisitions for required approvals, and assigning them to a buyer once approved.
• Lead the supplier expedite request process, working closely with planning, procurement teammates, and suppliers to obtain rapid responses.
• Complete new supplier assessments in a timely manner by reviewing incoming new supplier requests, working with requesters to address any issues, routing requests for required assessments and approvals, and working with the accounting team for Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) system entry once approved.
• Manage the supplier RMA process, working with procurement and quality personnel to ensure accurate and timely supplier dispositions.
• Monitor workflows for the approval of purchase requisitions and purchase orders to ensure timely completion.
• Generate and distribute supplier open order reports, monitor supplier responses, and ensure that results are communicated to planning and procurement and updated in affected purchase orders.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, ensuring that they meet Trillium Engineering's requirements and expectations regarding order confirmations, open order reporting, and the accuracy of pack lists, certificates of conformance, and invoices submitted to Trillium Engineering.
• Collaborate with the materials team to execute the purchase of production kanban materials.
• Generate and publish supplier metrics and scorecards at assigned intervals.
• Perform all procurement activities in compliance with Trillium Engineering’s Code of Business Ethics and Conduct as well as any applicable statutory or regulatory requirements.
• Support the procurement team members during personal time off, business travel, and periods of peak demand.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Experience working in ERP and related systems. NetSuite, preferred.
  
  

Physical Demands Of Position

• Physically able to lift up to 20 pounds (materials/equipment)
• Effective use of a laptop computer and mobile phone to exchange information.
  
  

Competencies And Skills Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent team skills and team-oriented.
• Excellent time management skills and meets deadlines.
• Flexible; able to multitask in response to time-sensitive and changing situations.
• Effective listening skills.
• Objective, solution-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Handles highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Resourceful, able to network and connect people to appropriate resources.
• Technology savvy, comfortable using MS software products.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and follow-through.
• Resilient, stays positive and solution-oriented.
• Perceptive, discovers underlying issues in situations and re-states them in a helpful way.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, able to work without direct supervision.
  
  

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.