Senior Manager Procurement (Aircraft Engineering / Technical)

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Procurement Team, aligning procurement practices with operational strategy and long-term business goals.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that enhance cost-effectiveness, compliance, and service delivery.
• Shape and implement best-in-class procurement operating models and processes across functions.
• Provide actionable insights and data-backed recommendations to optimize procurement and contracting operations.
• Knowledge of aviation technical certification requirements and compliance.
• Manage full lifecycle procurement and contracting activities for major technical and capital projects.
• Lead contract negotiation, and performance tracking.
• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory frameworks and internal governance.
• Engage cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, technical leads, and finance to align procurement strategies with operational needs.
• Supervise and mentor the procurement team to achieve high standards in delivery, reporting, and compliance.
• Identify and drive initiatives to streamline procurement processes and systems.
• Lead implementation of risk management and control frameworks to reduce procurement risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field with minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement of which at least 5 years must have been in an aviation environment.
• Proven experience of at least five (5) years in aviation technical procurement.
• Experience in managing procurement for complex technical projects and contract operations.
• Commercial and financial acumen, with experience in whole life cost modelling.
• Strong background in project/change management and procurement process optimization.
• Deep expertise in Procurement & Contracts Management.
• Aviation Procurement and Technical Sourcing (minimum 5 years).
• In depth knowledge of Supplier Furnished Equipment (SFE) and Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE).
• Financial Analysis (whole life costing) experience.
• Contract and Negotiation Skills.
• Regulatory and Compliance knowledge (including SB's, STC's and EUU's).