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Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As a Senior Manager, Procurement you’ll be responsible for leading strategic sourcing and procurement activities that support StandardAero’s global MRO operations. This role drives supplier performance, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and continuity of supply for critical materials and services, while ensuring compliance with aerospace, regulatory, and company requirements.

Location: On site in Scottsdale, AZ, San Antonio, TX, Dallas, TX, or Cincinnati, OH preferred

What you'll do:

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

Develop and execute category strategies aligned with StandardAero’s supply chain, operational, and financial objectives.

Lead sourcing initiatives for direct and indirect materials, repair services, and strategic suppliers critical to MRO operations.

Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and total cost of ownership evaluations.

Source, evaluate, negotiate, and procure aerospace capital equipment to meet production requirements, including managing contracting, aggregating spend across multiple sites to leverage volume discounts, standardizing vendor agreements, and coordinating centralized purchase terms and delivery schedules.

Supplier Management & Performance

Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships, including OEMs and critical repair vendors.

Lead supplier negotiations, contract development, and commercial terms (pricing, lead times, escalation clauses, risk protections).

Monitor and improve supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness metrics.

Partner with Quality and Engineering on supplier qualification, audits, and corrective action plans.

Operational & Cross-Functional Partnership

Collaborate with Operations, Planning, and Program Management to ensure continuity of supply and alignment to production schedules.

Support new program introductions, capacity expansions, and major repair or overhaul initiatives.

Address supply disruptions proactively and lead mitigation strategies for material shortages and long lead-time items.

Cost Management & Continuous Improvement

Deliver measurable cost savings and productivity improvements through sourcing strategies, negotiations, and process improvements.

Support working capital optimization through inventory strategies and supplier terms.

Champion lean principles and continuous improvement across procurement processes.

Leadership & Governance

Provide leadership, coaching, and development for procurement team members, as applicable.

Ensure compliance with company policies, export controls, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.

Contribute to enterprise-level procurement initiatives and governance forums.

Position Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the US

High school diploma or equivalent required

10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management within aerospace, aviation MRO, manufacturing, or a similarly regulated industry.

Strong knowledge of aerospace supply chains, OEM relationships, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA, AS standards).

Experience supporting global operations and multi-site environments.

Experience sourcing complex capital equipment for aerospace applications.

Demonstrated success leading strategic sourcing initiatives and complex supplier negotiations.

Preferred Characteristics:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

MBA or advanced degree

Professional certifications (CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).

Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed organization.

Strategic thinking and strong commercial acumen.

Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

Supplier relationship and risk management expertise.

Data-driven decision-making skills.

Executive presence and strong stakeholder communication.

Continuous improvement and change leadership experience.

Benefits that make life better:

Comprehensive Healthcare

5% 401K Matching

Paid Time Off

Bonus Opportunities

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.