10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management within aerospace or regulated industries.
Strong knowledge of aerospace supply chains and regulatory requirements (FAA, EASA, AS standards).
Experience sourcing complex capital equipment for aerospace applications.
Demonstrated success in leading strategic sourcing initiatives and complex supplier negotiations.
Ability to support global operations and multi-site environments.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies aligned with supply chain and financial objectives.
Lead sourcing initiatives for direct and indirect materials and repair services.
Conduct market analysis and total cost of ownership evaluations.
Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships, including OEMs.
Monitor and improve supplier performance across key metrics.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure continuity of supply.
Deliver measurable cost savings through sourcing strategies and process improvements.
Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare
5% 401K Matching
Paid Time Off
Bonus Opportunities
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life & AD&D Insurance
Learning & Training opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description
As a Senior Manager, Procurement you'll be responsible for leading strategic sourcing and procurement activities that support StandardAero's global MRO operations. This role drives supplier performance, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and continuity of supply for critical materials and services, while ensuring compliance with aerospace, regulatory, and company requirements.
Location: On site in Scottsdale, AZ, San Antonio, TX, Dallas, TX, or Cincinnati, OH preferred
What you'll do:
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Develop and execute category strategies aligned with StandardAero's supply chain, operational, and financial objectives.
Lead sourcing initiatives for direct and indirect materials, repair services, and strategic suppliers critical to MRO operations.
Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and total cost of ownership evaluations.
Source, evaluate, negotiate, and procure aerospace capital equipment to meet production requirements, including managing contracting, aggregating spend across multiple sites to leverage volume discounts, standardizing vendor agreements, and coordinating centralized purchase terms and delivery schedules.
Supplier Management & Performance
Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships, including OEMs and critical repair vendors.
Lead supplier negotiations, contract development, and commercial terms (pricing, lead times, escalation clauses, risk protections).
Monitor and improve supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness metrics.
Partner with Quality and Engineering on supplier qualification, audits, and corrective action plans.
Operational & Cross-Functional Partnership
Collaborate with Operations, Planning, and Program Management to ensure continuity of supply and alignment to production schedules.
Support new program introductions, capacity expansions, and major repair or overhaul initiatives.
Address supply disruptions proactively and lead mitigation strategies for material shortages and long lead-time items.
Cost Management & Continuous Improvement
Deliver measurable cost savings and productivity improvements through sourcing strategies, negotiations, and process improvements.
Support working capital optimization through inventory strategies and supplier terms.
Champion lean principles and continuous improvement across procurement processes.
Leadership & Governance
Provide leadership, coaching, and development for procurement team members, as applicable.
Ensure compliance with company policies, export controls, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
Contribute to enterprise-level procurement initiatives and governance forums.
Position Requirements:
Must be authorized to work in the US
High school diploma or equivalent required
10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management within aerospace, aviation MRO, manufacturing, or a similarly regulated industry.
Strong knowledge of aerospace supply chains, OEM relationships, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA, AS standards).
Experience supporting global operations and multi-site environments.
Experience sourcing complex capital equipment for aerospace applications.
Demonstrated success leading strategic sourcing initiatives and complex supplier negotiations.
Preferred Characteristics:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
MBA or advanced degree
Professional certifications (CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed organization.
Strategic thinking and strong commercial acumen.
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Supplier relationship and risk management expertise.
Data-driven decision-making skills.
Executive presence and strong stakeholder communication.
Continuous improvement and change leadership experience.
