Job Title

Senior Specialist - Technical Supply Chain Management (Strategic Sourcing)

Department : Technical Supply Chain Management / Engineering & Maintenance (MRO) Reports To : Manager - Technical Supply Chain Management (Strategic Sourcing) / Head of Technical Supply Chain Location : [Insert Location]

Job Purpose

The Senior Specialist - Technical Supply Chain Management (Strategic Sourcing) is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for aircraft parts, components, repair services, tooling, engines, and technical support services to ensure the protected, compliant, and cost-effective operation of the airline fleet.

The role is responsible for leading sourcing activities across a portfolio of aviation-related commodities and services, including Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) providers, distributors, and strategic suppliers. The incumbent develops sourcing strategies, negotiates commercial agreements, manages supplier performance, and ensures the timely availability of approved aircraft materials and services while maintaining compliance with applicable aviation regulations and organizational policies.

The role works closely with Engineering, Continuing Airworthiness Management (CAMO), Maintenance Planning, Quality Assurance, Finance, Flight Operations, and Logistics to support fleet reliability, operational continuity, and long-term supply chain resilience.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Sourcing & Category Management

- Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for assigned categories, including aircraft components, engines, APUs, rotables, expendables, consumables, tooling, ground support equipment (GSE), repair services, and engineering support.
- Develop category strategies aligned with fleet plans, maintenance programs,



and business objectives.
- Conduct spend analysis, market assessments, and supplier benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities and optimize total cost of ownership.
- Lead strategic sourcing projects from demand planning through supplier selection, negotiation, contract award, and implementation.
- Evaluate make-or-buy, repair-versus-replacement, pooling, exchange, and lease options to optimize asset utilization and lifecycle costs.
- Support sourcing activities for fleet induction, aircraft modifications, retrofit programs, and end-of-life fleet planning.

Supplier Relationship Management

- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers in collaboration with Engineering and Quality Assurance.
- Build long-term partnerships with OEMs, authorized distributors, MRO organizations, and repair vendors.
- Lead supplier performance reviews using agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Develop supplier improvement plans to address delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness.
- Participate in supplier capability assessments, audits, and business reviews.
- Monitor supplier financial health and operational risks to ensure supply continuity.

Procurement & Commercial Negotiation

- Lead Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), and tender processes.




- Conduct technical and commercial evaluations in collaboration with Engineering, Maintenance, and Finance.
- Negotiate pricing, long-term agreements, warranty provisions, repair terms, inventory support programs, consignment stock, payment terms, and logistics arrangements.
- Draft, review, and administer technical procurement contracts in coordination with Legal and Finance.
- Ensure contractual obligations, supplier deliverables, and performance commitments are achieved.
- Support contract renewals, amendments, and supplier exit strategies.

Technical Supply Chain Support

- Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance teams to understand technical requirements and maintenance priorities.
- Ensure all sourced aircraft materials and services comply with OEM specifications, approved data, and regulatory requirements.
- Support Aircraft on Ground (AOG) procurement by identifying approved sources and expediting critical materials.
- Evaluate alternative approved parts, repair schemes, PMA components (where applicable), DER-approved repairs, and interchangeable components.
- Support engineering change requests affecting material sourcing and inventory planning.

Inventory & Lifecycle Management

- Support inventory optimization through strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier agreements.
- Develop sourcing strategies that minimize inventory carrying costs while ensuring material availability.
- Collaborate with Material Planning to optimize stocking levels based on reliability data, maintenance schedules, and demand forecasts.
- Support repair management, exchange programs, component pooling, and warranty recovery initiatives.
- Develop strategies for obsolete components and diminishing manufacturing sources (DMSMS).

Cost Management & Value

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