Strategic Buyer - GTF

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY:

The Strategic Buyer will play a critical role in establishing and executing procurement strategies for a new, world-class MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility. The role focuses on high-value CAPEX investments and critical OPEX categories, ensuring optimal supplier selection, cost efficiency, and technical compliance.

This position requires strong expertise in capital equipment sourcing, commercial evaluation, and cross-functional project procurement, working closely with engineering, operations, and finance teams to deliver complex procurement packages aligned with business objectives..

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Procurement and Sourcing

• Lead end-to-end procurement of large CAPEX packages (e.g., hangar equipment, tooling, production lines, infrastructure systems).
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for capital projects aligned with timelines, budgets, and technical specifications.
• Manage full tendering lifecycle: RFI / RFQ / RFP, bid evaluation, supplier selection, and contract award.
• Perform detailed techno-commercial bid analysis including total cost of ownership (TCO), lifecycle cost, and risk evaluation.
• Partner with engineering teams to validate specifications and optimize procurement outcomes.

OPEX & MRO Category Management

• Develop sourcing strategies for MRO consumables, spare parts, services, and indirect procurement categories.
• Ensure continuity of supply while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Drive supplier consolidation, framework agreements, and long-term partnerships.

Commercial Negotiation & Contract Management

• Lead complex negotiations for multi-million-dollar CAPEX contracts (pricing, payment terms, warranties, delivery schedules).
• Draft and manage contracts ensuring compliance with legal, commercial, and operational requirements.
• Ensure alignment with procurement policies and governance frameworks.

Analytics and Reporting

• Maintain dashboards and procurement reports.
• Ensure Oracle transactions are accurate and audit-ready.
• Track cost savings, cycle times, and KPIs.

Process Improvement and Compliance

• Identify process gaps and support improvement initiatives.
• Comply with procurement policies, ethics, and regulatory standards.

9. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES Minimum Qualifications:

(Education/Certification/Licensure/Professional Membership)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of experience in strategic procurement, with strong exposure to CAPEX sourcing and MRO categories.
• Proven track record managing large-scale capital procurement projects and complex tenders.
• Experience in industries such as aviation MRO, manufacturing, heavy industry, or infrastructure projects is highly preferred.

Job Specific Competencies:

1. Sourcing Execution: Demonstrates expertise in identifying and sourcing used serviceable materials through teardown channels, brokers, and approved vendors based on demand signals.
2. Purchasing Operations: Executes purchasing tasks such as RFQ generation, price benchmarking, PO processing, delivery coordination, and invoice resolution with accuracy and timeliness.
3. Supplier Evaluation and Performance Tracking: Assesses supplier reliability, quality, and service level performance, initiating corrective actions when required.
4. Negotiation Skills: Applies commercial negotiation techniques to obtain optimal terms and pricing from vendors, while maintaining long-term relationships.
5. Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: Ensures proper collection and validation of Form 1s, trace documents, and part history in accordance with aviation standards.
6. ERP Proficiency: Operates effectively within Oracle or similar procurement systems for processing orders, maintaining vendor master data, and generating reports.
7. Cost Awareness and Optimization: Supports cost-reduction initiatives through price analysis, teardown comparisons, and efficient purchasing strategies.
8. Cross-functional Coordination: Works closely with internal teams to ensure materials meet technical specs, budget constraints, and turnaround time objectives.