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MRO Consultant Contract/vendor management/Aviation

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Job Description - MRO Consultant Contract/vendor management/Aviation

MRO Consultant (Contracts/vendor management) - 6 months+ ongoing contract - 2 days a week near Heathrow - Inside Ir35

Role Overview Reporting to the Head of Category, this role supports the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives for the MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) category. The goal is to drive cost efficiencies while enhancing service quality across the board.Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to manage sourcing projects, ensuring alignment with governance standards and company GBS policies.
  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with global MRO vendors, ensuring quality and performance align with business objectives.
  • Lead commercial supplier relationships, with a focus on optimizing cost, value, and long-term performance.
  • Proactively manage supplier risk to safeguard the business against financial and reputational impacts.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities using market insights and best practices.
  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex sourcing projects, often under tight deadlines.
  • Partner with current and prospective suppliers to secure competitive pricing and terms, including the use of benchmarking and data-driven analysis to demonstrate value.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Engineering, Business, or Economics.
  • 5 to 10 years of proven experience in Procurement within the MRO sector, ideally with an airline or OEM. (Please note: candidates without relevant industry experience will not be considered.)
  • Strong business and financial acumen, with a deep understanding of procurement strategy and execution.
  • Demonstrated success collaborating with senior leaders and executives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
  • Significant procurement experience in large, complex, and globally distributed organizations.
  • Proven ability to navigate and lead through change across people, processes, policies, and technologies.
  • Advanced commercial expertise including contract evaluation, negotiation, and dispute resolution.
  • Exceptional negotiation skills with a strong eye for detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.

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