Our client is a global provider of high-quality aircraft containers, committed to excellence and innovation in the aviation industry. They are currently seeking a dynamic Sourcing and Supplier Development Assistant Manager to join their team and lead supplier strategy and cost optimization initiatives. This role focuses on developing new suppliers, managing RFQs and resourcing projects, negotiating commercial terms, and ensuring a smooth onboarding process from PO issuance to first delivery approval.
The position plays a critical role in driving cost-saving programs, strengthening supplier performance, and collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to support business growth.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, gender, religion, or veteran status.
Responsibilities:
- Lead RFQ and re-sourcing activities to support new projects and cost-saving initiatives
- Identify, develop, and onboard new suppliers, including assessments and annual audits
- Manage supplier development from PO issuance to first delivery approval
- Negotiate pricing, lead time, payment terms, and commercial agreements
- Conduct price analysis and support supplier selection decisions
- Review PPAP, FAI, and engineering change requests with suppliers and internal teams
- Issue and manage NDAs, purchase agreements, and supplier documentation
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure timely and quality delivery
- Maintain supplier data, contracts, and purchasing details in ERP systems
- Drive and track cost-saving performance on a weekly basis
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Operations
- Ensure compliance with company procedures, EASA Part 21, and EHS requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
- Minimum 6 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or contracting
- Ability to read engineering drawings, including GD&T
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong price negotiation skills
- Good command of English (written and spoken)
- Proactive, can-do attitude
- Familiar with PPAP, FAI, AS standards, or ISO 9001
- Able to prepare business cases and decision packs (e.g., supplier selection, TCO analysis, risk assessment, timelines)
