Sourcing & Supply Chain Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for aviation parts, materials, equipment, and services.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, lead times, warranties, and service-level agreements.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with company, aviation, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Lead cost-reduction and value-improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze requests for quotations, bids, proposals, and supplier comparisons.
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering, quality, operations, maintenance, finance, and leadership teams.
• Resolve supply disruptions, shortages, quality concerns, and delivery issues.
• Maintain accurate sourcing records, contracts, pricing agreements, and supplier documentation.
• Support inventory planning, demand forecasting, and supply chain continuity.
• Conduct market research and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with applicable aviation standards and company policies.
• Prepare regular reports on supplier performance, savings, risks, and sourcing activities.

Experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience is a plus.
• Proven experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, or supplier negotiations.

Skills

• Strong contract negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits Offered

• 50% employer-paid medical for individual coverage
• Medical, vision, dental, and gap coverage
• Life, critical illness, short-term disability and accident coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Vacation
• 7 Paid major holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Positive team-focused work environment
• Opportunity for internal growth and advancement