Procurement Director (Assistant Vice President)

at  CDB Aviation

JOB INFORMATION (INCL. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

Reporting to the SVP of Procurement, the Procurement Director (AVP) will work with OEM, MRO, after-market suppliers and the Transaction & Transition Team and wider New Aircraft Team to establish and verify the customer unique configuration for CDB Aviation owned aircraft. This will be done with an eye towards future marketability of the aircraft and in a way that allows for appropriate accounting of all related recurring and non-recurring costs.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program management of all new placements with major OEM’s including attending the various milestone meetings.
• Assist airlines with BFE selections and offer ability for HOV placements.
• Provide campaign support to New Aircraft Team.
• Provide purchasing, planning and budgetary support for the Transaction & Transition Team and wider Technical Team on all aspects of reconfiguration and transition of CDB owned aircraft from one lessee to the next.
• Manage and control all MRO component costs and minimise expenditure where possible.
• Liaise regularly with CDB consignment partner to ensure all excess material is correctly accounted for and optimised within the fleet where possible.
• Coordinate all invoice activity with Finance – coordinate the final numbers process with New Aircraft Team prior to aircraft delivery.
• Manage complex client, vendor, and manufacturer relationships.
• Ensure equipment availability for target aircraft delivery dates.
• Coordinate closely with CDBA Marketing, Technical and Finance Teams as well as with the OEMs and Airlines.
• Evaluate and negotiate price proposals for all major and minor BFE equipment (seats / galleys, IFE & safety).
• Identify offers that meet aircraft schedules and pricing objectives for new and used aircraft by reviewing quotes and lead-time information from suppliers.
• Negotiate General Terms Agreements with vendors.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree educated in business, technical or another relevant subject.
• 3 years + experience in a similar role ideally within the leasing environment, however suitable aircraft operator purchasing, and configuration experience may also be considered.
• New aircraft configuration and BFE procurement experience is essential.
• Good attention to detail and a structured approach to problem solving under pressure.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills across all levels and functions.
• Strong analytical skills and a clear understanding of airworthiness requirements (FAA/ EASA / CAAC) and compliance processes.
• IT savvy with very good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Work well both independently and as part of a growing team.
  Join our dynamic CDB Aviation team! Apply by emailing our HR Team at Careers.CDB@cdbaviation.aero