What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, Procurement position at TRIUMPH?
Job Summary
The Procurement Analyst at Triumph Geared Solutions – Macomb coordinates the procurement and distribution of aerospace materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization by performing the following duties.
Duties/Responsibilities
The Procurement Analyst at Triumph Geared Solutions – Macomb coordinates the procurement and distribution of aerospace materials, parts, equipment, and supplies for the organization by performing the following duties.
Duties/Responsibilities
- End-to-End Procurement Ownership: Lead all procurement activities for assigned commodities from requisition through delivery, ensuring alignment with production requirements and business objectives.
- Requirements & Demand Analysis: Evaluate commodity requirements, including technical specifications, supplier selection, and delivery timelines, to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
- Strategic Sourcing & Proposal Evaluation: Solicit, analyze, and evaluate supplier quotations, demonstrating the ability to assess varying levels of complexity and identify the most competitive and compliant proposals.
- Supplier Qualification & Selection: Identify, assess, and onboard suppliers through structured evaluations and direct engagement, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
- Commercial Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve optimal total cost of ownership while maintaining required quality and delivery performance. Drive continuous cost reduction initiatives.
- Contract & Compliance Management: Execute and manage purchase orders and contracts in full compliance with company policies and applicable government regulations, including aerospace industry standards.
- Supplier Performance Management: Monitor and drive supplier performance to exceed key metrics, including maintaining >95% on-time delivery, while proactively mitigating supply risks.
- Operational Execution & Control: Maintain rigorous control over procurement documentation, including orders, amendments, and shipping notices, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operations, planning, quality, and engineering teams to ensure alignment between procurement activities and production priorities.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance procurement processes, improve data visibility, and support operational efficiency initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience (typically 3–10 years in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles).
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environment with competing priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret data, evaluate scenarios, and make sound, timely decisions.
- Proficiency in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and a solid understanding of how procurement impacts production flow and customer delivery.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis) and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word).
- Experience with ERP and line-of-business systems; familiarity with Power BI or similar data visualization tools is an asset.
- Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation; experience with DFAR compliance is considered a plus.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, present information, and effectively engage cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrated sense of urgency and accountability, with a clear understanding of the critical impact of procurement on operational success.
- Ability to apply practical reasoning and sound judgment in resolving issues involving multiple variables in standardized and dynamic situations.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% as required.
- Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to support business demands and ensure continuity of supply.
- 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 periods of viewing data on a computer screen and/or paper format
- 19 Days Paid Time Off (annual allotment), Prorated PTO based on date of hire
- 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