Senior Manager of Procurement

This position is pending contract award.  The anticipated start date is on October 1, 2026

The Senior Procurement Manager oversees all purchasing, sourcing, evaluation, and repair related procurement functions in support of the FSN IERW aviation training mission. The role ensures compliant acquisition of aviation and non‑aviation materials, equipment, and services while maintaining strict adherence to airworthiness standards, OEM certification requirements, and U.S. Government procurement regulations. This position is responsible for securing best‑value solutions for the Government, sustaining vendor performance, and ensuring all procured items meet contractual, regulatory, and operational requirements.

What you will be responsible for:  

• Execute all purchasing, sourcing, evaluation, and repair related procurement functions for aviation and non‑aviation materials, equipment, and services.

• Source and procure OEM or OEM approved/certified aviation parts and materials that meet airworthiness criteria and required documentation standards (e.g., 8130, CoC, traceability).

• Obtain best value pricing for the Government through competitive bids, volume discounts, and strategic vendor agreements.

• Evaluate total cost to the Government—including delivery, warranty, lifecycle cost, sustainment impact, and long-term value—when selecting vendors.

• Conduct market research, price analysis, and competitive evaluations to ensure compliant and cost-effective procurement decisions.

• Create and manage the Sourcing and Procurement Plan, coordinating with country managers and logistics supervisors to ensure successful execution.

• Lead, train, mentor, and supervise Buyers, including workload planning, performance reviews, audit preparation, and corrective guidance.

• Review requisitions, purchase orders, vouchers, and specifications for accuracy, compliance, and conformance with established policies and procedures.

• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships, including negotiating teaming/pricing agreements and monitoring vendor performance.

• Solicit bids, analyze quotations, and recommend best value vendors to management.

• Support legal and program leadership as a subject matter expert during Terms and Conditions reviews.

• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit ready procurement records, ensuring compliance with FSN contract requirements and Government procurement standards.

• Coordinate procurement requirements across programs, track supplier pricing trends, manage backlog and rejected materials, and ensure timely fulfillment of all orders.

• All other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful in this role:  

• Demonstrated expertise in aviation procurement, including OEM/OEM approved parts, airworthiness documentation, and regulatory compliance.

• Strong knowledge of FAR/48 CFR Parts 6, 8, 19, and 52 to effectively navigate procurement requirements and support DCMA/DCAA audits.

• Proven ability to lead, train, and supervise procurement teams, including Buyers, with experience conducting performance reviews, mentoring, and daily operational oversight.

• Advanced analytical skills to evaluate total Government cost (delivery, warranty, lifecycle, sustainment) and consistently secure best value outcomes.

• Ability to build and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiate pricing/terms, and develop teaming or pricing agreements.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting, analysis, forecasting, and documentation.

• Strong operational planning and coordination skills to align procurement actions with maintenance, logistics, and program schedules.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent combination of education and 8+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years of procurement supervisory experience.

• In order to access the Fort Rucker site, US citizenship is required.

 
The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:  

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Generous paid time off program

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.  Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

• This position is required to be on-site and is not eligible for hybrid or remote.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

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