Purchasing Manager, Trading (Narrowbody Components) EMEA

Skyways Technics

Asset Management

• Assist to manage full lifecycle of assets: acquisition, induction, repair strategy, valuation, and resale.
• Analyse FMV, market demand, repair costs, and part interchangeability to determine purchasing and trading decisions.
• Oversee teardown programs for A320/B737 aircraft and engines when applicable.
• Identify surplus and slow-moving stock; define actions to maximise turnover and margin.
• Maintain accurate asset records, certifications, trace documents, and commercial status.

Purchasing Management

• Source components from operators, lessors, teardown partners, brokers, and repair shops.
• Negotiate purchase prices, contract terms, payment conditions, warranties, and delivery schedules.
• Evaluate supplier performance and maintain strong relationships with key vendors.
• Ensure all purchases comply with export control and quality requirements (EASA/FAA).
• Coordinate with logistics, quality, repairs, and finance teams for PO execution and asset induction.

Trading & Commercial Support

• Work closely with the sales team to define competitive pricing and stock strategies.
• Support quotations, RFQs, and commercial negotiations for narrow-body components.
• Monitor market trends and provide forecasts for pricing, demand, and teardown opportunities.
• Optimise repair decisions versus part-out strategies to maximise profitability

Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in aviation components trading, purchasing, or asset management.
• Strong understanding of A320 and B737 platforms, rotables, LRU systems, and teardown economics.
• Proven negotiation skills and supplier management experience.
• Solid analytical and financial evaluation capabilities.