Senior Supplier Growth Leader, Aviation (Remote)

VSE Aviation, Inc.; Florida; Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE Aviation, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Business Development Principal to lead the enterprise strategy for supplier growth in Distribution and MRO across the global aviation aftermarket.

This senior advisor will shape opportunities, guide negotiations, and establish governance for supplier campaigns enterprise-wide. The role starts as an individual contributor with potential to supervise as the portfolio expands, requiring up to 60% travel and a track record of delivering revenue and margin

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, supply chain, aviation management, engineering, or related field (minimum).
• MBA or Master’s degree preferred for advanced leadership roles.
• Proven success in enterprise growth strategies and high-value negotiations.
• Ability to travel up to 60% domestically and internationally.
• Strong executive-level communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the enterprise strategy for supplier business development across Distribution and MRO.
• Provide guidance to executive leadership on portfolio positioning and market entry decisions.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations protecting margin and risk posture.
• Direct financial modeling and business case development with Finance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Negotiation

Executive communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, aviation management, engineering, or related field

Master’s degree or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

VSE Aviation, Inc. is seeking a Supplier Business Development Principal to lead the enterprise strategy for supplier growth in Distribution and MRO across the global aviation aftermarket.

This senior advisor will shape opportunities, guide negotiations, and establish governance for supplier campaigns enterprise-wide. The role starts as an individual contributor with potential to supervise as the portfolio expands, requiring up to 60% travel and a track record of delivering revenue and margin