Procurement & Vendor Specialist

Join Our Supply Chain Team

ST Engineering Aerospace Solutions is a leading provider of component Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services supporting customers worldwide through a global network of suppliers, repair vendors and service partners.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Procurement & Vendor Specialist to strengthen our supply chain organisation and support the continued development of our supplier network.

About the Role

As a Procurement & Vendor Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing materials, repair services and external support required to meet operational and customer requirements.

You will play a critical role in ensuring approved suppliers consistently deliver the quality, responsiveness and commercial performance necessary to support a world-class aerospace operation.

Working closely with Planning, Production, Engineering and Customer Support teams, you will manage supplier relationships, monitor performance and drive continuous improvements across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure component parts, materials and repair services from approved suppliers and vendors.
• Manage purchase orders throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and repair partners worldwide.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms to support operational and business objectives.
• Monitor supplier commitments and ensure on-time delivery performance.
• Evaluate supplier performance and implement improvement initiatives where required.
• Track and manage supplier KPIs related to quality, delivery and cost performance.
• Support supplier approval, qualification and monitoring activities.
• Manage supplier escalations and drive timely resolution of supply chain issues.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, lead-time improvements and supply chain optimisation.
• Support long-term sourcing strategies and vendor development initiatives.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement activities support business priorities.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company procedures, regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Qualifications

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has:

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing or supplier management.
• Experience working with international suppliers and commercial negotiations.
• Strong analytical and commercial capabilities.
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and follow-up capabilities.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Experience in the Following Areas Would Be Considered an Advantage:

• Aviation.
• Aerospace.
• Component MRO.
• Defence.
• Advanced manufacturing.
• Other highly regulated industries.
• EASA Part-145 organisations.
• Aviation supply chains.
• Repair vendor management programmes.

Personal Qualities

We believe you are:

• Commercially minded and results-oriented.
• Relationship-focused and confident working with suppliers.
• Structured and highly organised.
• Analytical and solution-focused.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced international environment.
• Driven to improve supplier performance and create long-term value.

What We Offer

• A challenging and rewarding role within a global aerospace organisation.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• International supplier and customer exposure.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to directly influence supplier performance, operational stability and business success.

Join Us

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity within the aerospace industry and want to be part of a growing international organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of ST Engineering Aerospace Solutions.