Manager, Procurement Sr

Sr Manager, Procurement

Cincinnati, OH

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As a Senior Manager, Procurement you’ll be responsible for leading strategic sourcing and procurement activities that support StandardAero’s global MRO operations. This role drives supplier performance, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and continuity of supply for critical materials and services, while ensuring compliance with aerospace, regulatory, and company requirements.

What you'll do

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with StandardAero’s supply chain, operational, and financial objectives.
• Lead sourcing initiatives for direct and indirect materials, repair services, and strategic suppliers critical to MRO operations.
• Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and total cost of ownership evaluations.
• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and procure aerospace capital equipment to meet production requirements, including managing contracting, aggregating spend across multiple sites to leverage volume discounts, standardizing vendor agreements, and coordinating centralized purchase terms and delivery schedules.

Supplier Management & Performance

• Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships, including OEMs and critical repair vendors.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract development, and commercial terms (pricing, lead times, escalation clauses, risk protections).
• Monitor and improve supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness metrics.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering on supplier qualification, audits, and corrective action plans.

Operational & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, and Program Management to ensure continuity of supply and alignment to production schedules.
• Support new program introductions, capacity expansions, and major repair or overhaul initiatives.
• Address supply disruptions proactively and lead mitigation strategies for material shortages and long lead-time items.

Cost Management & Continuous Improvement

• Deliver measurable cost savings and productivity improvements through sourcing strategies, negotiations, and process improvements.
• Support working capital optimization through inventory strategies and supplier terms.
• Champion lean principles and continuous improvement across procurement processes.

Leadership & Governance

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for procurement team members, as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, export controls, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Contribute to enterprise-level procurement initiatives and governance forums.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management within aerospace, aviation MRO, manufacturing, or a similarly regulated industry.

Desired Skills

• Experience sourcing complex capital equipment for aerospace applications.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic sourcing initiatives and complex supplier negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace supply chains, OEM relationships, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA, AS standards).
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and operate effectively in a matrixed organization.
• MBA or advanced degree.
• Professional certifications (CPSM, CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting global operations and multi-site environments.
• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Supplier relationship and risk management
• Data-driven decision making
• Executive presence and stakeholder communication
• Continuous improvement and change leadership

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Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide.

With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

Skills

Aerospace and Defense, Aviation Industry, Benchmarking, Business Administration, Business Skills, Candidate Sourcing, Capital Equipment, Capital Equipment Purchasing, Category Development, Category Management, Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Direct Sourcing, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), International Operations, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Market Analysis, Matrix Management, Metrics, Negotiation Skills, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Operational Support, Operations Planning, Performance Management, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Procurement Strategy, Production Schedule, Productivity Management, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk, Risk Management, Sourcing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Total Cost of Ownership, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations

About the Company

Standard Aero