Strategic Procurement Manager Components

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience (university level)
• 5+ years in Procurement/Supply Chain with strong negotiation, legal, and TCO knowledge
• Deep aviation industry expertise, incl. components, contracts, TAT, repair cycles, and EASA regs
• Proven project management and multitasking under pressure
• Strong data analysis, Excel skills, and entrepreneurial mindset
• Solid grasp of financial impacts on the value chain
• Skilled in supplier relationship management and intercultural communication
• Advanced negotiation and problem-solving abilities
• Fluent in English; Dutch/French is a plus

Tasks:

• As part of Maintenance & Engineering, the Strategic Purchaser Components supports sourcing strategies for aircraft components, focusing on supplier quality, cost efficiency, and contract management, while aligning with operational and long-term business goals.
• Contract and Supplier Management
• Lead sourcing and contracting for components, APUs, C&E, ARC, wheels & brakes
• Manage tenders, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and performance
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier and contract management
• Build strategic supplier partnerships and networks
• Procurement and Compliance
• Translate business needs into sourcing strategies
• Ensure compliance with LHG policies and aviation regulations
• Maintain procurement data in line with CAME, MOE, Part-145/M
• Financial Planning
• Support budgeting, cost monitoring, and KPI tracking
• Implement cost-saving strategies aligned with financial goals
• Interface and Coordination
• Align with stakeholders and LHG entities on strategy
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure procurement efficiency