Unilode Aviation Solutions
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Head of Procurement
Location
United States
Posted
19 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Ensures Accountability, Drive Results by developing, owning, and implementing the Procurement Strategy and governance framework across the Unilode Group.
• Drives a culture of continuous improvement within regional procurement teams, collaborating with leadership to optimize supplier partnerships.
• Introduces SMART SLAs into key contracts, ensuring service levels are met and include relevant service credits.
• Drives cost reduction in spare parts procurement, particularly A parts from major OEMs by renegotiating contracts with key subcontractors.
• Identifies and implements sourcing strategies to improve procurement efficiency and reduce risks.
• Establishes procurement policies and ensures compliance with regulatory and industry requirements.
• Develops strong relationships with suppliers, OEMs, and key stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
• Supports procurement digitalization initiatives, ensuring data-driven decision-making and analytics.
• Leads, mentors, and develops procurement teams to enhance expertise and performance across regions.
• Collaborates with Finance, Operations, and other business functions to align procurement goals with overall company objectives.
• Promotes sustainable and ethical sourcing practices in line with Unilode’s values and ESG goals.
Job Requirements
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) certification.
- Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred).
- Minimum 10 years of experience in international procurement and supply chain leadership.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
- Strong knowledge of procurement practices, contract drafting, and supplier management.
- Experience in the aviation industry, particularly asset procurement and OEM supplier management, is highly desirable.
- Established business and financial acumen to drive procurement efficiency.
- Strong negotiator with expertise in contract drafting and supplier agreements.
- Leadership skills with a strategic mindset to optimize sourcing and supplier management.
- Robust analytical and quantitative skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to engage stakeholders across all levels.
- Resilience, adaptability, and creativity in problem-solving within a dynamic business environment.
- Solid project management skills, successfully delivering multiple, complex projects on time and within budget.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
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