Procurement Director | Aircraft Leasing | Dublin or Dubai

Location: Dublin or Dubai
Reports to: SVP, Technical Services

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Director to lead supply chain and procurement activities, with a particular focus on aircraft materials, component acquisition and delivery.

This role will manage the movement and control of aircraft parts and inventory, support new aircraft production programmes, oversee Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE), and build strong relationships with suppliers, MROs and logistics providers.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the inflow and outflow of inventory across designated warehouse locations.
• Oversee the storage, audit, sale and disposal of surplus aircraft parts.
• Procure aircraft parts to support ongoing operations and new aircraft production.
• Manage BFE requirements for the new aircraft pipeline, ensuring on-dock delivery dates are achieved.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers to meet or improve agreed budgets.
• Prepare, review and issue purchase and repair orders.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, repair, sales and inventory data across internal systems.
• Develop General Terms Agreements and ensure suppliers meet their contractual obligations.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed service levels and key performance indicators.
• Liaise with suppliers, MROs, project managers, logistics providers and internal stakeholders to track deliverables.
• Develop the organisation’s logistics provider network and identify turnkey supply-chain solutions.
• Manage excess and non-core inventory through inspection, sale, return or scrappage processes.
• Interpret technical documentation to identify alternative or interchangeable material solutions.
• Support compliance with import/export controls, material-handling requirements and transportation regulations.

Experience and Qualifications

• A relevant degree with at least 3–5 years’ experience in an aerospace-related position; or
• 5–10 years’ experience in procurement and material control within an airline or MRO environment.
• Strong understanding of aircraft parts procurement, inventory management and aviation supply chains.
• Knowledge of FAA and EASA requirements governing aeronautical materials for installation on commercial aircraft.
• Experience interpreting complex commercial agreements and understanding contractual rights and obligations.
• Strong negotiation, supplier-management and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and supply-management systems.
• Experience using Oracle would be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aviation procurement professional to take ownership of a broad international supply-chain function and support a growing aircraft portfolio.