Job Description
MRO Contractor
About the role
We are seeking a highly experienced MRO Contractor to join our client, who can 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. Reporting to the Head of Category.
Tell me more, tell me more…
Our client is currently looking for a new recruit in joining their team, please read on!
You can also ask our friendly recruitment team any questions you may have about the role, between 8:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday.
Shifts: Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Key responsibilities
* Collaborate with stakeholders to manage sourcing projects, ensuring alignment with governance standards and client 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 optimising 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 / experience
* 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 organisations.
* 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.
* Flexibility to travel and operate across multiple locations as needed.
What’s in it for you? –
Our client loves to reward their people for doing a great job.
* This is a 6 months contract.(possibility of extension)
* A day rate, in-scope of IR35, either via a Hays approved umbrella company or via Hays PAYE
* This role provides a remote working access from the comforts of your own home and only going to our state-of-the-art office in Waterside, London 2 days per week.
Next Steps
Once you’ve applied, one of our friendly recruitment consultants will give you a call and talk you through the screening process.
If your application is successful, you’ll be involved in a live virtual interview with one of our client’s hiring managers to get to know you better.
We look forward to speaking to you!