Aero Commodity Buyer; M​/F

Sabena Engineering is a leading independent and international aviation solutions provider for civil and military operators. Our mission is to facilitate and optimize our clients’ business by offering highly qualitative, customized and efficient solutions. With an expertise of over 100 years, our organization has been supporting airlines operations in many airports throughout the world by offering a large range of aircraft maintenance services.

Reliability, agility, passion and ever-growing aeronautical expertise are all part of Sabena Engineering’s commitment to its customers, reflected in the promise: “Keep on Flying, We Take Care”.

Sabena Engineering is part of the Orizio Group, a unique industrial ecosystem focused on the sustainable development of the aerospace industry, bringing together agile, forward-looking, high-tech companies.

Sabena Engineering is looking for an experienced Aero Commodity Buyer.

Within the Aero Maintenance and Modification procurement team, the buyer will be responsible for supporting the procurement activity of avionics equipment/systems and related commodities.

• Establish subcontracting statement of work in collaboration with internal clients
• Manage RFQs from selection of potential suppliers to presentation of the results to a multifunctional team
• Negotiate supplier agreements where appropriate
• Identify cost saving opportunities, support new product development
• Successfully drive KPI improvement action plans with non performing suppliers

• At least 5-10 years of experience in procurement, experience in aerospace is a plus
• Strong communication & negotiation skills, ability to work under stress.
• Autonomous, Proactive, Flexible, ability to work effectively in project teams
• Active written and spoken knowledge of English and French.