Materials Manager

Job Description

• Lead Materials Coordination and Procurement Teams to meet service quality standards efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Manage the Materials Coordination team to provision and supply aircraft materials for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Manage the Procurement team to source and procure aircraft materials shortages per contractual obligations.
• Guide the procurement team in managing stock levels to support various business units.
• Supervise Commercial Purchasing activities and initiatives.
• Supervise the procurement of tooling and ground support equipment, and the coordination of their maintenance requirements with approved suppliers.
• Expand the supplier network and monitor supplier performance.
• Review freight rates for air, courier, and land transport, seeking ways to reduce costs.
• Periodically review team operating procedures to streamline and simplify them, enhancing overall efficiency, while tracking performance indicators and establishing new KPIs.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and customers to improve service levels and operational performance, identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Management for the Company, its subsidiaries, associated companies, joint ventures, and development projects

Requirements

• Higher Diploma or above in one of these fields:
  • Supply Chain Management, provided the applicant has a background in aircraft maintenance.
  • Relevant fields in Aeronautical Engineering or Aircraft Maintenance provided the applicant has a background in Supply Chain Management.

• Extensive experience in aircraft maintenance, complemented by a thorough understanding of aircraft materials and supply chain management.

• 10 years of solid working experience in logistics management / supply chain management, in the aviation industry.

• Strong understanding of procurement, inventory management principles, and aircraft maintenance operations.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

• Strong analytical mindset and good interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication, leadership and management skills.

• Proficiency in using inventory management software and tools.

• Detail-oriented with problem-solving skills.

• Understanding of Part 145 quality standards and regulations.

• Good spoken and written English.