Job description:Job Title
Executive Engineer, Technical Vendor Management (Repair Management)
Reports To
Manager, Material Planning
Role Purpose
Drive savings and value creation within the spend category. Provide comprehensive support in the sourcing process, including supplier management, RFX, and negotiations. Build long-term supplier partnerships for continuous improvement. Collaborate with Group Procurement on annual sourcing strategies, ensuring effective implementation and risk management.
Key Accountability
- Work with Group Procurement and Tech Services to improve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
- Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies, ensuring they align with business objectives and enhance stakeholder relationships.
- Provide relevant data on annual spending across suppliers and budgets to help identify and prioritize key areas for cost improvements.
- Support the search and qualification of suppliers for initiatives as needed. Perform financial analysis of contract proposals to identify value.
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures while upholding the highest standards of the Code of Conduct and Ethics in all supplier interactions.
- Complete any additional/adhoc tasks assigned by superior as required.
Qualifications & Working Experience
Degree in any field with 3 years of working experience and track record in Purchasing/ procurement, including relevant industry experience in aviation and category (Consumables/ Expendables/ Rotables purchase).
Skills & Knowledge
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Passion for reducing costs.
- Good planning/project management skills.
- Strong negotiation skills & strong Power BI/ Excel skills.
Key Challenges
- Meeting savings and value targets while balancing strategic goals.
- Handling the entire sourcing process, including supplier management and negotiations.
- Developing and maintaining long-term supplier relationships.
- Working with Group Procurement to implement strategies and manage associated risks.