Strategic Aviation Buyer: Parts & MRO Sourcing

Etihad Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Engineering is seeking a procurement professional to ensure timely, compliant and cost‑effective supply of aircraft materials and services to support on‑time maintenance and operational excellence.

This role emphasizes balancing responsiveness with commercial rigor, sourcing from OEMs and approved suppliers, managing AOG demand, and driving cost improvements through negotiations and KPI‑driven supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Aviation, Supply Chain, or related technical field.
• 5+ years' procurement experience, with at least 3 years in aviation procurement.
• Experience with MRO systems and aviation regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement of aircraft parts and services aligned to planning and KPIs.
• Source from OEMs and approved suppliers ensuring airworthiness and quality.
• Manage AOG and critical demand to minimize disruption.
• Lead RFQs, tenders, bid evaluation and supplier negotiations.
• Drive cost optimization via price analysis and terms negotiation.
• Monitor supplier performance on lead time, quality, and reliability.
• Proactively manage open/overdue orders for on-time delivery.
• Resolve receipt discrepancies and invoice queries to targets.
• Maintain accurate order status and audit trails for transparency.

Skills

MRO systems knowledge

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Aircraft documentation knowledge

Aviation regulatory & airworthiness

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

AMOS

CMRO

Job description

Etihad Engineering is seeking a procurement professional to ensure timely, compliant and cost‑effective supply of aircraft materials and services to support on‑time maintenance and operational excellence.

This role emphasizes balancing responsiveness with commercial rigor, sourcing from OEMs and approved suppliers, managing AOG demand, and driving cost improvements through negotiations and KPI‑driven supplier performance.