- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- VP
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Description
VP - Procurement Management (Aircraft Customization)
Location: Mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore or Dublin, Ireland
Asia-based candidates are preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Aircraft Configuration Planning & Guidance
- Monitor aircraft configuration trends and customer requirements to support aircraft acquisition and PA negotiations.
- Lead the development of baseline aircraft configurations with strong commercial value, flexibility, and customization capability.
2. Configuration Analysis & Cost Estimation Support
- Work with potential lessees to define aircraft configuration requirements.
- Provide accurate BFE/SCN cost estimates to support sales bidding activities and commercial decisions.
3. Configuration Cost & Risk Management
- Support LOI/LA negotiations on configuration-related matters.
- Manage SCN procurement activities and support BFE cost control through vendor negotiations and market benchmarking.
- Lead BFE GTA/PA negotiations, contract execution, and performance tracking.
- Manage BFE purchase orders, delivery schedules, and risk mitigation to ensure timely and quality delivery.
4. BFE Vendor Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with BFE OEMs and suppliers.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration with vendors.
5. Supply Chain Solutions & Strategic Projects
- Collaborate with OEMs and vendors to develop innovative solutions that deliver business value, including cost savings, revenue opportunities, and enhanced support.
Qualifications & Experience -
-Min. 5-8 years in aircraft procurement, new aircraft configuration management, with a proven track record in negotiating OEM and vendor contracts.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Deep understanding of BFE/SCN processes and leasing industry practices.
- Analytical mindset with ability to perform cost/benefit analysis.
- Project management capability, with experience in milestone tracking and risk mitigation.
Languages: Fluent in both English and Chinese (Mandarin) is mandatory.
