The Senior Buyer – Strategic Procurement plays a critical role in the Aviation & Aero Engine MRO division by managing the end-to-end planning, review, budgeting, and execution of the Used Serviceable Material (USM) & Surplus procurement process. This position focuses on procuring used engine parts, overseeing engine teardown projects, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring the quality and technical suitability of USM & Surplus materials. Collaborating closely with technical, commercial, and leasing teams, the Senior Buyer maximizes the value of used engine assets through strategic procurement, teardown oversight, and parts sales.

• USM Procurement (70%): Manage procurement of used/surplus IAE V2500 engine materials to meet strategic inventory targets and customer requirements. Ensure documentation and certifications are complete to maintain regulatory compliance and part value. Build strong relationships with business partners and customers worldwide while collaborating with commercial, legal, and leasing teams.
• Sourcing & Supplier Network: Develop and maintain a global supply chain, identify teardown opportunities, engage part-out companies, and negotiate purchase terms or consignment deals to optimize cost and inventory.
• Inventory Management: Maintain customer profiles and track component needs, monitor account performance versus budget, and identify resale opportunities to prevent obsolescence. Provide cross-functional support to sales and marketing teams and collaborate with quality and engineering to verify documentation.
• Inventory Value Optimization & Valuation Modeling: Analyze stock levels, recommend package offerings and strategic purchases, and maintain comprehensive valuation models incorporating part configurations, compliance, LLP cycles, repair costs, teardown yields, and market values. Conduct variance analyses to adjust strategies and meet financial targets.
• Supplier Coordination & Delivery Assurance (15%): Maintain close communication with suppliers to confirm orders and delivery timelines, escalate issues as necessary, and monitor vendor performance.
• System Management & Data Accuracy (10%): Accurately enter procurement data into ERP systems such as Oracle, generate status reports, and maintain procurement documentation for audit readiness.
• Compliance and Internal Coordination (5%): Ensure adherence to company policies, delegation of authority, and procurement workflows. Coordinate with Finance on invoice and delivery issues, and participate in audits and system improvement initiatives.

We seek a candidate with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CIPS or CPSM are advantageous. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience in strategic or operational procurement within aviation, aerospace, or MRO environments, demonstrating proven expertise in supplier negotiations, contract management, and ERP systems like Oracle or SAP. Experience with procurement analytics and inventory management tools is preferred.

Key competencies include strategic sourcing, negotiation and commercial acumen, analytical and valuation modeling skills, inventory management and optimization expertise, and a deep understanding of regulatory and quality compliance. Strong stakeholder collaboration abilities, advanced ERP proficiency, and capability in project and cross-functional coordination are essential to succeed in this role.