Manager, Procurement Sr

Sr. Manager, Procurement – Commercial Engine Services

Location:

San Antonio, TX

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Your work keeps aircraft flying—and teams moving. As a Senior Manager of Procurement supporting Commercial Engine Services in San Antonio, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring materials availability, cost control, supplier performance, and regulatory compliance in a fast‑paced aviation environment. You’ll lead with influence, collaborate across functions, and help shape procurement strategies that directly impact customer delivery and operational excellence.

• Lead procurement and materials strategy in support of commercial engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations.
• Direct macro‑level inventory planning and scheduling aligned to business plans, customer demand, material availability, and forecasted sales volumes.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership for materials and procurement operations, including production planning, resource allocation, cost control, and overtime authorization.
• Oversee inventory control activities, balancing cost, quality, and delivery while supporting procurement decision analysis and inventory management systems.
• Ensure strict adherence to inventory costing and valuation processes; maintain accurate inventory costing data within enterprise systems.
• Manage and report on enterprise inventory health, including aging analysis and identification of surplus or excess material for disposition.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics and dashboards to identify trends, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve supply chain and procurement policies, procedures, and quality systems in support of corporate objectives.
• Partner closely with operations, engineering, quality, finance, and leadership teams to ensure production goals and service commitments are met.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and logistics partners.
• Lead domestic and international logistics strategy, including shipping materials between sites and to customers.
• Identify and implement initiatives to reduce transportation and logistics costs.
• Negotiate carrier contracts, freight rates, and service agreements; audit and approve freight invoices.
• Set performance goals for logistics and procurement teams and evaluate effectiveness through cost and service analyses.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive supply chain and/or procurement experience, preferably within aviation or complex manufacturing environments.
• 4+ years of proven people leadership experience.

• Aviation-related procurement experience strongly preferred; commercial engine MRO experience is a plus.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and conflict resolution capabilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proven ability to prioritize, delegate, and lead through complexity.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated coaching and people leadership skills with the ability to build engaged, high‑performing teams.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5%
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Ongoing learning, leadership development, and training opportunities

With over a century of proven excellence, Standard Aero 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, Standard Aero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.