Indirect Buyer

FTAI Aviation LLC • Miami, FL, US, FL

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About The Position

FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ: FTAI) owns and maintains commercial jet engines, focusing on CFM56 and V2500 engines. Their proprietary products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture for engine PMA manufacturing, offer cost savings and flexibility to customers in the airline, lessor, and maintenance, repair, and operations sectors. FTAI also owns and leases jet aircraft, which aids in acquiring engines at favorable prices. The company invests in aviation assets and aerospace products designed to generate strong, stable cash flows with potential for growth and appreciation. FTAI operates globally with offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore, Dubai, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or 5+ years relevant experience in similar Industrial and/or Aerospace Indirect sourcing positions
• Able to demonstrate subject matter expertise in at least one or more commodity area
• Experience in Professional Services Commodity, including drafting complex Statements of Work
• Experience in the execution of large and complex OPEX and CAPEX Agreements (e.g Major Equipment, Renovation Programs, multi-year Facility improvements etc)
• Commercial negotiation and influencing skills to drive savings and deliver value to stakeholders
• Experience in contract interpretation, analysis and drafting across Master and Sub-Agreements
• Strong Sourcing skills and the ability to execute across all elements of the Source to Manage lifecycle
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and nurture both internal customers and external business and supplier relationships
• Full proficiency in English, both spoken and written (required)
• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to take ownership of tasks and projects
• Strong team player with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of initiative and urgency
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with procurement tools
• Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of aerospace equipment/tooling and commodities

Responsibilities

• Facilitate new supplier engagements and service/product renewals with a focus on the assigned category and strategic suppliers
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders (Operations, Facility Maintenance, Finance and Business Units) and work collaboratively with colleagues to develop solutions and opportunities for improvement
• Develop sound sourcing and commodity strategies that drive business value and mitigate risk across the business operations
• Maximize commercial impact through use of competitive bids and benchmarking/advisory
• Analyze supplier proposals and negotiate best in class contract terms and value proposition
• Work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal and Contracts to draft and execute contracts, resolve AP issues (if necessary) and similar related tasks
• Complete documentation and system requirements as required to enable the Source to Pay process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level