MRO Procurement / Purchaser
About the Role
To manage the end-to-end procurement process of materials, components, and services required to support MRO activities for aircraft nacelles, radomes, and fan stator modules. The role ensures that all purchases are made in compliance with aviation regulatory requirements, cost targets, and project timelines, supporting efficient maintenance and repair operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement & Sourcing
- Procure materials, spare parts, and consumables specific to nacelle and composite structures (e.g., honeycomb panels, adhesives, fasteners, seals, carbon fiber fabrics, prepregs, resins, etc.).
- Source and purchase replacement parts for nacelles, radomes, fan stator modules, and related structural components.
- Obtain and evaluate quotes ensuring best value based on price, lead time, and certification.
- Manage critical orders to support ongoing MRO repairs and minimize work stoppage.
- Review Material Requisitions and verify part numbers, quantities & alternates with Methods and Engineering teams before initiating purchase.
2. Vendor & Supplier Management
- Develop and maintain relationships with OEMs, approved repair shops, and aviation material distributors.
- Ensure suppliers comply with company quality standards and regulatory approvals (EASA, FAA, GCAA & CAAC).
- Evaluate and monitor supplier performance (OTD, quality of supplied parts, documentation accuracy).
- Work closely with the Quality department for supplier questionnaires, approval renewals, and documentation verification (e.g., EASA Form 1, FAA 8130-3, COC).
3. Order Management & Coordination
- Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in the ERP system (e.g., IFS & SAP).
- Track order progress, follow up with vendors for dispatch schedules, and coordinate shipping and customs clearance.
- Liaise with Stores and Planning to prioritize deliveries according to work requirements.
- Coordinate with Methods and Engineering teams to identify alternate part numbers when required.
4. Documentation & Compliance
- Ensure that all procured materials are delivered with proper airworthiness certifications and traceability.
- Maintain complete procurement and clearance records for internal and external audits.
- Comply with EASA Part-145, FAA Part-145 and GCAA CAR-145 regulations in all procurement activities.
- Support Quality and Compliance teams during audits by providing documentation and traceability evidence.
5. Cost & Process Optimization
- Negotiate pricing, delivery, credit limits, and payment terms to achieve cost savings and supplier reliability.
- Analyze procurement spend to identify opportunities for long-term agreements and vendor consolidation.
- Monitor and report procurement KPIs such as cost efficiency, OTD delivery performance, and supplier compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Aviation Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of procurement experience within an aviation MRO facility, preferably with exposure to composite and structural repair (Nacelles, Radomes, Fan Stator Modules).
- Strong understanding of aerospace materials and composite repair consumables.
- Familiarity with ERP systems IFS & SAP.
- Knowledge of EASA/FAA/GCAA/CAAC quality and documentation standards (EASA Form 1, 8130-3