Senior Specialist – Strategic Procurement (CAPEX & OPEX)

About The Role

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market analysis and develop sourcing strategies for CAPEX and OPEX procurement, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and organizational policies.
• Lead and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and competitive bidding processes to optimize value and commercial competitiveness.
• Analyze supplier markets, pricing trends, and cost drivers to identify opportunities for cost optimization and risk mitigation.
• Plan and execute negotiations on commercial terms, delivery schedules, and contracts to secure favorable outcomes aligned with business goals.
• Monitor supplier performance and sourcing outcomes to drive continuous improvement and procurement effectiveness.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to clarify procurement requirements, timelines, and commercial considerations, ensuring alignment with operational needs.
• Provide regular updates and reports on procurement progress, risks, and delivery status to management and requestors.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability, responsiveness, and performance.
• Resolve supplier-related escalations such as non-performance, delays, or quality issues through effective coordination.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Projects, Finance, and Support teams to ensure procurement alignment with technical and budgetary requirements.
• Support procurement pipeline visibility, risk mitigation, and annual budgeting by providing insights and cost estimates.
• Participate in technical and commercial evaluation committees to aid supplier selection and procurement governance.
• Contribute to special procurement initiatives, cost optimization programs, and process improvements.
• Share procurement knowledge and provide guidance to team members and stakeholders.
• Assist with supplier performance reviews, contract renewals, vendor development, and support internal audits and compliance activities.
• Who we are looking for
• We are seeking a seasoned procurement professional with 6 to 9 years of progressive experience in strategic or operational purchasing, ideally within the aviation industry.
• The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or a related field, with preferred professional certifications such as CIPS, APICS, or CSCP.
• Certification or formal training in aviation regulatory compliance from EASA and FAA is required.
• The successful candidate will have a proven track record in leading complex procurement initiatives, managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships, and providing commercial guidance.
• Advanced competencies in strategic sourcing, market analysis, supplier relationship management, negotiation, quality assurance, and compliance are essential.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to resolve supplier-related issues effectively are critical to this role.
• If you are detail-oriented, proactive in problem-solving, and committed to upholding procurement excellence and governance, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our operational success.