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Description

Pilatus is hiring a Purchasing Coordinator to join our team in Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting aircraft production, service operations, and spare parts fulfillment by ensuring timely procurement and delivery of materials, components, and services required for operations. In addition, you will convert internal demand into purchase orders, manage supplier confirmations and delivery commitments, monitor open orders, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to mitigate supply chain risks that may impact aircraft production schedules, AOG (Aircraft on Ground) events, or customer deliveries. Take your career to the next level with Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd!        

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Processes approved purchase requisitions and generates purchase orders in accordance with company Rules of Authority and procurement procedures
• Ensures accurate entry of pricing, delivery dates, quantities, and vendor terms within the ERP system (SAP / Quantum or equivalent)
• Obtains and reviews supplier order confirmations to ensure pricing, quantities, and delivery dates match purchase order requirements
• Monitors open purchase orders and proactively follows up with suppliers to confirm shipment schedules and mitigate delays
• Tracks supplier delivery performance and identifies risks impacting aircraft build schedules or customer commitments
• Escalates supply issues that could impact production or service operations
• Generates replenishment orders based on established Min/Max inventory parameters
• Supports inventory availability by monitoring stock levels and coordinating replenishment activity

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintains organized records of purchasing documentation and supplier correspondence
• Supports cross-functional initiatives related to supply chain performance improvement
• Assists with special purchasing projects, supplier initiatives, or process improvement activities as directed by Purchasing leadership

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred
• 1-3 years of purchasing, supply chain, or procurement experience preferred
• Experience within aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or technical industries is highly desirable
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to manage multiple purchase orders and supplier communications simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; high attention to detail and data accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Quantum Control, or similar platforms preferred

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 $27.02 - 33.78 per hour 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 Aircraft USA Ltd was founded in Broomfield, Colorado in 1996. Pilatus' 118,000 square foot facility is custom-designed to conduct aircraft interior and exterior completions for all PC-12 PRO 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 almost 30 years.  

With over 3,000 employees and about 200 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 Aircraft USA 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.