Strategic Sourcing Leader - Aviation

Position Summary:

The Procurement Leader is responsible for managing a developing team to organize and process the operational needs on the agreed purchasing requirements for initial investment into stock plus, stock replenishment activities for Unical Aviation. Role also will include, as required, technical advice working directly with the surplus suppliers, OEM’s and supply chain companies. This position also ensures the quality and consistency of product and quality requirements of the company.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Commercial Review Board to provide forecasting of any packages and airframes being evaluated for potential purchase.
• Sources suitable assets for material by researching demand, pipeline of teardowns and packages using demand and up to date market pricing with budgeted spend as set by the executive team.
• Manage a team in satisfying the required spend and demand outputs to procure material in the most cost-effective method to ensure return on investment as set by the company is maintained and setting initial expectations on saleable values for the worldwide sales teams.
• Input of all required information and enter vendor quotes from the worldwide supply chain to ensure best practice for changes in market values into Quantum as the process requires.
• Manage the suppliers to include best practice with industry standards, best pricing, volume rebates, extended warranty terms matrix to ensure the highest vendor quality and performance.
• Review with coordination as needed with the VP Technical & Asset Management on the evaluation of quotes and utilizes tools to maximize sales margins as set by the company.
• Approves purchase orders at preset approvals for the purchasing team and liaising with the VP Technical & Asset Management on purchases over the agreed purchasing limits as set by the company.
• Monitors and analyzes vendor performance with the team to ensure we are receiving the expected service and to ensure on-time delivery; and follows up on open issues, requests status, delivery delays and discrepancies.
• Report on asset return on investment as requested by VP Technical & Asset Management or senior management.
• Coordinates with warehouse personnel for discrepancies as required and coordinates with the sales personnel with required information and delivery expectations to ensure a smooth process therein.
• Assisting in any drop shipping process as required by the sales personnel providing all correct approved release and workshop paperwork to enable the process to be performed smoothly.
• Assists in identifying any high demand parts through reports as received from information released by the IT department.
• Ensure the Strategic Procurement team update Quantum with all relevant information is available to all users.
• Develop long-term relationships with suppliers and OEMs to ensure the most favorable terms applicable.
• Comply with basic requirement of industry standard paperwork requirements with review of aircraft/engine manuals, regarding the alternate, superseded and compliance of all applicable Airworthiness Directives and relevant Service Bulletins recommended or required by the Sales Team.
• Participate in marketing events such as seminars and trade shows as required to assist and develop strong relationships with Vendors and, where required, customers alike in conjunction with the global Sales team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by Senior Management.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have 5+ years of experience in procurement and management specializing in primarily airframe material.
• Must have strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of technical requirements on airframe product.
• Time Management - ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to build relationships with Vendors and OEM’s.
• Good general computer skills with MS 365 Office applications including Outlook and Word.
• Proven working knowledge of Component Control/Quantum inventory management systems.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.

Travel:

• Some travel may be required.

Language:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Physical Demands:

• Work Environment: Office setting.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on occasions.
• Carrying, Walking, Pushing, Climbing, Reaching.

Working Conditions:

• This job operates in an administrative office setting.
• This role routinely uses standards office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.