Aviation Purchasing Lead: Operations & Strategy

Sanad Aero Solutions Gmbh.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanad Aerotech in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Team Leader – Gate 2 (Operational Purchasing) to lead daily purchasing, manage high‑value sourcing, and coordinate cross‑functional procurement activities for aviation MRO operations.

You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate with suppliers, oversee requisitions from initiation to delivery, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while mentoring the purchasing team and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Aviation Management, or related field.
• Professional certification from CIPS or ASCM is preferred.
• Minimum 7 years’ progressive experience in operational purchasing or supply chain, with at least 3 years in aviation/aerospace or similarly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily purchasing activities, prioritise work, monitor progress, and provide technical guidance.
• Develop sourcing strategies for complex materials and services; conduct market analysis.
• Oversee requisitions and purchase orders from initiation through delivery; track supplier performance.
• Lead supplier negotiations and monitor performance against service levels.
• Provide purchasing status updates to stakeholders and prepare management reports.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulatory and quality standards; support audits.
• Coach and mentor team members and promote best practices; drive capability development.
• Identify process improvements and participate in cross‑functional projects.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Supplier negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Engineering or related fields

CIPS/ASCM certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Sanad Aerotech in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Team Leader – Gate 2 (Operational Purchasing) to lead daily purchasing, manage high‑value sourcing, and coordinate cross‑functional procurement activities for aviation MRO operations.

You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate with suppliers, oversee requisitions from initiation to delivery, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while mentoring the purchasing team and driving continuous improvement.