Aviation Engine MRO Materials Buyer – Strategic Sourcing

Transguard Workforce Solutions

Dubai

On-site

AED 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Job summary

Transguard Workforce Solutions is seeking a Material Buyer for engine MRO based in Dubai. The role focuses on timely procurement of engine parts, tooling, and services to support maintenance schedules and customer commitments.

You will work with planning, supply chain, quality, and operations to manage POs, expedite critical parts, and ensure inventory availability for engine shop activities. A background in aerospace procurement and ERP/MRP systems is preferred.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, aviation, or related field preferred.
  • Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials coordination in an industrial, aerospace, or MRO environment.
  • Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and standard purchasing processes.
  • Ability to read and interpret purchase documentation, part numbers, certifications, and supplier communications.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Source and procure engine parts, consumables, tooling, and outside services in support of MRO requirements.
  • Create, issue, and manage purchase orders in accordance with approved supplier, quality, and company procurement procedures.
  • Monitor open orders and proactively expedite critical material to meet maintenance schedules and turnaround time targets.
  • Coordinate with planning, production, stores, and engineering teams to understand material demand, priority changes, and shortages.
  • Work with suppliers to confirm pricing, availability, lead times, certifications, and shipping commitments.
  • Resolve purchase order discrepancies, invoice issues, damaged shipments, and supplier delivery problems.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing records, order status updates, and system data within the ERP or procurement platform.
  • Support compliance with aviation, quality, and customer requirements related to traceability, documentation, and approved sources.
  • Analyze usage trends and supplier performance to help improve cost, availability, and service levels.
  • Participate in inventory control and shortage management activities to minimize aircraft engine work stoppages.

Skills

Strong organizational skills
Effective written and verbal
Attention to detail
Reading and interpreting documents

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Associate or Bachelor's degree in supply chain/business/aviation

Tools

ERP/MRP systems
Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Job description

Transguard Workforce Solutions is seeking a Material Buyer for engine MRO based in Dubai. The role focuses on timely procurement of engine parts, tooling, and services to support maintenance schedules and customer commitments.

You will work with planning, supply chain, quality, and operations to manage POs, expedite critical parts, and ensure inventory availability for engine shop activities. A background in aerospace procurement and ERP/MRP systems is preferred.

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