Become a Supplier

The following two step procedure is provided for Suppliers that desire to conduct business with a Triumph Aerospace Systems Group or it's Business Units. This two step process will assist Triumph in determining if a potential Supplier possesses the basic characteristics and business disciplines that are necessary to become a Supply Partner. Variables such as the need for additional Suppliers within an existing commodity will also be used in determining whether a Supplier is approved for further review.

Suppliers that successfully complete this process with favorable results will be placed on the Triumph Group Approved Supplier List. Placement on the Triumph Group Approved Supplier List qualifies Suppliers for inclusion on requests for quote/proposal in the Supplier's area of competency and the potential for a business award based on participation in bid opportunities presented by Triumph Business Units or Group Procurement. Further qualification and approval may be required at the site level in accordance with each business opportunity.

All prospective/new Suppliers are required to complete this process.

STEP 1 - Complete a Supplier Application:
"Supplier Applications" will be made available to prospective Suppliers through the through our web portal at www.triumphsupplysource.com. While general access to the web portal is available to the public, access to the Supplier Application within the web portal may only be obtained from Triumph Business Unit or Group personnel. The following simple steps will assist Suppliers in easily navigating this process:

1. Contact Triumph Business Unit or Group personnel to request access to the Supplier Application. (Note that Triumph personnel will grant user names and passwords only as determined appropriate to support Triumph Supply Chain objectives.)
2. A temporary user name and password will be e-mailed to the address you provide.
3. Access the link provided in the e-mail and enter the temporary user name and password in the log in section.
4. Click the "Continue Application" link on the left navigation bar to begin the Supplier Application process.
5. Complete the Supplier Application. (Note that Suppliers may save partially complete applications and return to complete them at a later date; such applications may be saved for up to ten days.)
6. Submit the application within 10 days in accordance with the directions in the web portal.

Supplier applications will be reviewed by Triumph Quality and Supply Chain personnel. Triumph personnel will determine whether to continue the Supplier application process or decline the Supplier for further consideration based on the information provided. The Supplier will be notified accordingly. Suppliers remaining under consideration will proceed to Step 2. Certain Suppliers may be approved immediately after Step 1 depending on the complexity and criticality of the Supplier within the Supply Chain.

 

STEP 2 - Supplier Self-Survey or Supplier On-Site Assessment:
Triumph personnel will determine the appropriate tool for continuing the Supplier evaluation process. The Supplier will be notified that it will undergo one or both of the following:

1. Supplier Self-Survey to be performed by the Supplier applicant
• Supplier Self Survey - If a Supplier Self-Survey is required, the Supplier will be sent a Self-Survey package by Triumph personnel. The Supplier must complete the Self-Survey in its entirety and return it to Triumph as directed. Suppliers may contact the appropriate Triumph Business Unit or Group personnel if assistance is needed.
2. Supplier On-Site Assessment to be performed by Triumph.
• Supplier On Site Assessment - The Supplier applicant will be notified by Triumph personnel if an On-Site Assessment is required to continue the application process. Triumph will contact the Supplier to arrange a date for the On-Site Assessment. (This will generally require one to two full days of active Supplier participation.) Prior to the audit, Triumph and the Supplier applicant will review the audit schedule and activities in order to sufficiently prepare the Supplier for the audit. Supplier preparation is typically key in making the On-Site Assessment process brief and efficient. The On-Site Assessment will take place in accordance with the scheduled date.

Upon completion of the Self-Survey or On-Site Assessment, Triumph personnel will review the Survey/Assessment results. Subsequent to this review, Triumph will determine whether the Supplier should:

1. be granted full approval and placed on the approved Supplier list,
2. be granted probationary (limited) approval enabling the Supplier to perform limited scopes of work,
3. be placed in "pending" status, which will require improvement plans prior to being upgraded to probationary or full approval, or
4. be declined from further consideration. The Supplier will receive copies of the formal review report for its records.

Questions regarding this process can be directed to Triumph Group Quality and Supply Chain Management. Refer to the web portal contacts provided.