Lead RFPs, supplier negotiations, and award recommendations, ensuring alignment with cost targets, capacity constraints, quality requirements, and contractual terms.
- Evaluate sourcing options using a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) framework to support informed supplier selection decisions.
- Supplier Performance and Risk Management
Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality, delivery, turnaround, and capacity commitments.
Identify various potential supplier risks such as financial, cyber security, regulatory, legal, etc.
Lead supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work closely with Business Unit Stakeholders / Leaders, Operations, CI, Legal, Risk, and Finance teams to align Procurement with operational and customer requirements.
Work with Suppliers and internal teams to lead contract reviews, pricing agreements, and service-level terms informed by Business Unit requirements.
Interpret historical demand data to inform sourcing strategies, supplier capacity discussions and volume-based or long-term agreements.
Demonstrate working knowledge of time-series concepts such as trend, seasonality, variability, and forecast error.
Use Microsoft Excel for raw spend data analysis, RFP response analysis, etc.
Develop and maintain BI dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to track KPIs including cost savings, contract coverage, and contract performance.
Translate analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for sourcing and operations leadership.
What you need to be successful in this role
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics or related field.
4-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or supply chain roles.
Experience using spend management software (Coupa, SAP Ariba, Zycus).
Experience using BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
Proficiency with computer-based applications, such as Microsoft Office suite products.
Masters degree preferred.
Experience in Real Estate, Project Management, and / or CapEx a plus.
Experience in aviation MRO, aerospace aftermarket, or similarly regulated environments preferred.
Professional certification (CPSM, CSCP, CIPS) a plus.
Experience or familiarity with mergers and acquisitions is a plus.
The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary
Competitive salary and bonus package
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off program
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
- The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
- Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
- AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.
Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this position is $105,000 to $135,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a 15% bonus. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
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