Aviation Procurement Manager, cMRO & Strategic Sourcing

Lufthansa Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lufthansa Technik Component Services LLC. is seeking a Procurement Manager - cMRO to lead component repairs, manage supplier relationships, and drive sourcing initiatives in aviation MRO. You will prepare commercial memos, coordinate RFQs, and participate in negotiations and supplier visits.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, English fluency, and willingness to travel, with SAP knowledge and MS Office skills valued. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master´s degree desirable.
• 1-2 years of experience in Aviation / Purchasing / Contract Management desirable.
• Fluency in English language required.
• German & Spanish language desirable.
• Knowledge in Aviation MRO, Accounting and/or Customer Service desirable.
• Knowledge in SAP desirable.
• Expert MS Office skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent business sense.
• Excellent cost consciousness.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent quality consciousness.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Manage high stress level.
• Willingness to travel.
• Must possess a valid driver´s license.
• Willing to shift work / overtime.
• Manage constant time pressure.
• Must possess a valid work permit in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Manage & negotiate component repairs.
• Manage supplier relationships & act as the primary interface between vendors & internal stakeholders.
• Manage assigned sourcing activities, procurement work packages, projects, supplier portfolios, & sourcing initiatives.
• Prepare commercial recommendations & decision memos based on market insights.
• Participating in supplier negotiations & contract discussions.
• Driving procurement process improvements & identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor MRO market and develop new sources.
• Forecast & track procurement/cMRO projects, taking corrective measures.
• Explore business opportunities & projects cMRO packages.
• Prepare & coordinate cMRO RFQs and evaluate supplier responses.
• Participate in supplier visits & industry shows.

Skills

English fluency

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cost consciousness

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree desirable

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lufthansa Technik Component Services LLC. is seeking a Procurement Manager - cMRO to lead component repairs, manage supplier relationships, and drive sourcing initiatives in aviation MRO. You will prepare commercial memos, coordinate RFQs, and participate in negotiations and supplier visits.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, English fluency, and willingness to travel, with SAP knowledge and MS Office skills valued. Relocation assistance may be provided.