Aviation Purchasing Lead — Strategic Sourcing & Ops

Sanad Aero Solutions Gmbh.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanad Aerotech in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Team Lead – Gate 2 (Operational Purchasing) to drive sourcing of materials and services for aviation and aero-engine MRO operations, ensuring timely, compliant procurement and cost‑effective delivery. You will lead purchasing activities, manage supplier relations, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Finance.

A related bachelor’s degree plus 7+ years in purchasing (3+ in aviation) are required, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7+ years in operational purchasing or supply chain roles.
• 3+ years in aviation, aerospace or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily purchasing activities, prioritize and assign work, monitor progress, provide technical guidance, and act as escalation point for supply issues.
• Develop sourcing strategies for complex materials and services, conduct market analysis, lead competitive sourcing, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee requisitions and purchase orders from initiation through delivery, track supplier performance, expedite shipments, and manage order changes.
• Build and maintain supplier partnerships, lead commercial negotiations, resolve disputes, and monitor supplier performance against service levels.
• Serve as key contact for internal stakeholders, provide purchasing status updates, prepare management reports, and elevate critical risks.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulatory and quality standards, manage supplier approvals, investigate discrepancies, and support audits.
• Coach and mentor team members, review complex purchasing cases, promote best practice, and support capability development and performance management.
• Identify process improvements, support system enhancements, monitor performance indicators, and participate in cross-functional projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, Aviation Management, or related fields

Job description

Sanad Aerotech in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, seeks a Team Lead – Gate 2 (Operational Purchasing) to drive sourcing of materials and services for aviation and aero-engine MRO operations, ensuring timely, compliant procurement and cost‑effective delivery. You will lead purchasing activities, manage supplier relations, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Finance.

A related bachelor’s degree plus 7+ years in purchasing (3+ in aviation) are required, with strong