VP, Aviation Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Socket.dev; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan with match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Magellan Jets seeks a VP, Procurement to lead the development and execution of its enterprise procurement strategy. Reporting to the COO, this executive will manage aircraft operator contracts, vendor relationships, and technology sourcing to support rapid growth while safeguarding financial integrity and service quality.

As an SLT member, influence company direction and governance. The role requires 15+ years in procurement with 5+ years at VP level, aviation knowledge, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Aviation Management, Finance or related field required; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years in procurement and supply chain leadership, 5+ years at VP level.
• Knowledge of aviation regulatory environments including FAA Part 135.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute an enterprise procurement strategy aligned with asset-light model and growth.
• Oversee aviation operator contracts, catering, ground transportation, and tech vendors.
• Lead procurement team and mentor senior sourcing staff.
• Drive cost optimization, risk reduction, and KPI reporting to the C-suite.
• Collaborate with CTO to procure AI-powered aviation tech platforms.

Skills

Executive negotiation

Procurement leadership

Sourcing strategy

Contract lifecycle mgmt

Cross-functional collaboration

AI aviation platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Spend analytics dashboards

Contract management tools

Job description

Magellan Jets seeks a VP, Procurement to lead the development and execution of its enterprise procurement strategy. Reporting to the COO, this executive will manage aircraft operator contracts, vendor relationships, and technology sourcing to support rapid growth while safeguarding financial integrity and service quality.

As an SLT member, influence company direction and governance. The role requires 15+ years in procurement with 5+ years at VP level, aviation knowledge, and strong leadership.