Foreign Purchasing Manager

The ideal candidate must have direct experience in international procurement and sourcing of aircraft parts, aviation equipment, or aviation-related services.
Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and oversee international procurement activities for aircraft parts, equipment, materials, and aviation-related services.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with reliable international suppliers specializing in aviation parts and equipment.
• Lead commercial negotiations with international suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favorable payment terms, and optimal delivery conditions.
• Manage Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes, evaluate commercial proposals, and recommend suitable suppliers.
• Oversee purchase order placement and monitor procurement activities through to final delivery.
• Manage procurement costs and assess risks related to currency fluctuations, supply delays, and international trade restrictions.
• Coordinate with Technical & Engineering, Finance, Legal, Warehouse, Logistics, and Customs Clearance departments throughout the procurement process.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of commercial documents, purchase orders, contracts, and international shipping documentation.
• Identify alternative sourcing options and develop strategies to minimize the risk of shortages of critical aircraft parts and equipment.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvements in international procurement processes.
• Lead and supervise the international procurement team, evaluate employee performance, and ensure departmental objectives are achieved.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, International Trade, Industrial Management, Economics, or a related field.
• Preferably 7–10 years of professional experience in international procurement, foreign purchasing, or global sourcing within the aviation industry.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or managerial experience in procurement or supply chain operations.
• Proven hands-on experience in international procurement and sourcing of aircraft parts, aviation equipment, or specialized aviation-related services is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of the international aviation supply market and specialized aircraft parts suppliers.
• Comprehensive understanding of international procurement procedures, global sourcing strategies, and supplier evaluation.
• Proven expertise in commercial negotiations, procurement contracts, and international supplier relationship management.
• Strong knowledge of Incoterms, international shipping documentation, import procedures, and customs clearance processes.
• Ability to evaluate commercial proposals, analyze total procurement costs, and manage supply chain risks.
• Proficiency in English, including professional correspondence, commercial negotiations, and reviewing international contracts and documentation.
• Strong leadership, planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and crisis management skills.

Key Competencies:

• International Commercial Negotiation & Supplier Relationship Management
• Analytical Thinking & Commercial Decision-Making
• Procurement Planning & Prioritization
• Supply Chain Risk Management & Problem-Solving
• Team Leadership & Development
• Accountability, Integrity & Professional Discipline
• Effective Communication & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Important Note:
This position is exclusively intended for professionals with direct experience in international procurement and sourcing within the aviation industry.
Candidates without relevant aviation procurement experience will not be considered for this position.