Aviation Procurement Director Strategic Sourcing Leader

GKR Search and Selection; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GKR Search and Selection is supporting an established aircraft leasing platform in Dublin to recruit a Director of Procurement. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier management and supply chain initiatives across international aviation programmes, working closely with technical, commercial and operational teams.

This is a senior leadership role offering broad exposure to procurement strategy, supplier performance and cost improvement across multiple projects, with a competitive package and

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation procurement across technical or operational programmes.
• Ability to develop and manage supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using procurement/ERP systems in technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement activities across aviation products and services.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, including negotiations and performance reviews.
• Support technical and operational teams with procurement requirements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and external partners to ensure delivery of key products and services.
• Lead supply chain initiatives to improve availability, cost, and service delivery.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen procurement processes and supplier performance.

Skills

Aviation procurement

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

ERP systems

Job description

GKR Search and Selection is supporting an established aircraft leasing platform in Dublin to recruit a Director of Procurement. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier management and supply chain initiatives across international aviation programmes, working closely with technical, commercial and operational teams.

This is a senior leadership role offering broad exposure to procurement strategy, supplier performance and cost improvement across multiple projects, with a competitive package and