• Coordinate procurement activities to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of repair materials, equipment, and services necessary to maintain operational efficiency and meet organizational repair needs.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies and vendor management processes specifically tailored to repair requirements, aiming to optimize quality, cost-effectiveness, and supplier reliability while adhering to company policies and industry regulations.

  Supervision and Team Management

  • Monitor and oversee Repair Associates, ensuring adherence to established processes and targets.
  • Coach Repair staff in their professional development and implementation of initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Identify and facilitate training opportunities to enhance staff skills and performance standards.

     Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management

  • Identify and evaluate new sources for repair materials, negotiating strategic agreements to optimize spanet competitiveness.
  • Track and manage vendor performance, working collaboratively to improve turnaround times and service levels.
  • Manage repair order cycles, ensuring timely completion within pre-agreed turnaround times and cost parameters.
  • Analyse shop finding report.
  • Negotiate & Approve repair quote.

Cost Control and Budget Management

• Track monthly expenditures categorically, identifying areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Maintain and manage a multi-million-dollar budget, implementing strategies to achieve cost reductions while ensuring quality standards are met.
• Seek and recommend cost improvement opportunities through process optimization and vendor negotiations.

Process Optimization and Efficiency Initiatives

• Develop and implement recovery processes to ensure tactical and strategic recovery in repair operations.
• Implement MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) supply chain efficiency initiatives to streamline procurement processes and reduce lead times.
• Manage interface with in-house repair shops to optimize routing of unserviceable components for in-house repairs.

Performance Metrics and Reporting

• Develop performance metrics for the repair department and staff, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) against supply chain targets.
• Report on staff and process KPI performance data, implementing corrective actions as necessary to meet targets.
• Develop and measure internal customer service levels, ensuring timely and effective response to operational requirements.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with company health and safety standards and regulatory requirements governing repair operations.
• Work with Quality Assurance (QA) to maintain supplier approval register for all aviation sub-contract repairs.
• Manage warranty interface for timely processing of orders and claims, ensuring compliance with airworthiness authority regulations.

Continuous Improvement and Training

• Identify and initiate internal and external training opportunities to enhance staff knowledge, career development, and performance standards.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and innovation within the repair procurement function.
• Respond to operational requirements by monitoring and expediting processes and repairs as necessary.

  Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities and agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR.

• Bachelors degree in engineering, business administration, logistics, operations, supply chain management, or related field.
• Master’s degree in related field is preferrable6-7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or related fields, preferably with a focus on repair materials and services procurement