Join a team of passionate aviation professionals and play a key role in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category optimization for complex aviation projects. As a senior member of the Supply Chain Management team, you help ensure reliable supply, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery for our global operations.
Your tasks
- Define and execute category strategies for assigned spend areas, making sure they match company goals and program needs.
- Lead procurement and act as the main category contact within MRO, RMU, and Completions project teams.
- Oversee supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and performance for important goods and services.
- Prepare business cases, including total cost of ownership and ROI analysis.
- Work to reach cost, quality, and delivery targets for your categories.
- Analyze markets and suppliers to make informed sourcing decisions.
- Work closely with Engineering and Production to find cost-effective and supply-secure solutions.
- Implement plans to improve supplier performance in quality, delivery, and cost.
- Develop, monitor, and report on KPIs like cost savings, on-time delivery, supplier quality, and risk.
- Plan ahead to reduce supply risks and keep strong supplier relationships.
- Improve category management processes, tools, and templates.
- Follow internal policies, contracts, regulatory requirements (EASA/FAA), and EHS standards.
- Lead strategic procurement projects like supplier consolidation, localization, and digital procurement adoption.
- Share knowledge and best practices with the team.
What you bring
- Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in procurement or category management, preferably in manufacturing or aviation/aerospace.
- Proven success in developing and carrying out category strategies in a project-driven industry.
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with contract management experience.
- Good understanding of procurement, supplier quality, and logistics processes.
- PMP, CPSM, or similar certifications are a plus.
- Comfortable using ERP systems (such as SAP) and procurement/category management tools.
- Fluent in English; German or French is helpful.
- Comfortable in fast-paced settings and able to manage multiple high-value projects at once.
- Experience with MRO, RMU, or Completions projects in aviation or aerospace is valued.
- Knowledge of Lean Management and aviation regulatory requirements (EASA/FAA).
- Other certifications (CIPS, Lean Six Sigma, or operational excellence certifications) are an advantage.
- Strong skills in influencing and managing stakeholders at all levels.
- Customer-focused and business-minded, aiming to add value for end customers.
- Open to learning and growth, receptive to feedback, and ready to take the lead on initiatives to help develop the Strategic Procurement department.
- Familiarity with negotiation tools like game theory or should-cost modelling is a plus.
What we offer
- Exciting and challenging job in a dynamic environment.
- Opportunities for professional and personal development.
- Work with the latest technologies and tools.
- A motivated and cheerful team that welcomes you.
- Fun team events and activities outside of work hours.
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Über uns
Jet Aviation is a global leader in aviation services, with over 50 locations and 4,500 employees worldwide. We are dedicated to perfecting the art of flight and enabling seamless journeys for our customers. Our team values passion, innovation, and collaboration across all areas of aircraft management, sales, charter, maintenance, and more.
Das Team
Work with a skilled and motivated team that values collaboration and continuous improvement. We support each other, share knowledge, and celebrate success together—both on the job and at our enjoyable team events.