Procurement Manager (12 months fixed term contract)

at  CDB Aviation

JOB INFORMATION (INCL. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

Reporting to the SVP & Team Lead Procurement, the Procurement Manager 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:

• 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.
• Work with Airframe Manufacturers, Airline Customers, Engine Manufacturers and BFE suppliers in preparing purchase orders for equipment required to support the line fit programs when required.
• Manage complex client, vendor, and manufacturer relationships.
• Ensure equipment availability for target aircraft delivery dates.
• Coordinate closely with CDB ALF Marketing, Technical and Finance Teams as well as with the OEMs and Airlines.
• Evaluate and negotiate price proposals for major equipment (seats/galleys entertainment).
• 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 technical, engineering, or another relevant subject.
• 3 years + experience in similar role ideally within the aircraft leasing environment, however suitable airline purchasing, and configuration experience may also be considered.
• New aircraft configuration and BFE procurement experience preferable but not essential.
• Good attention to details 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 excellent SharePoint and 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