Buyer

STS Aviation Services is hiring a Buyer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role plays a critical part in supporting procurement operations within a fast-paced aviation maintenance environment. If you thrive on precision, supplier management, and cost control, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Position Overview

The Buyer is responsible for managing the full procurement cycle for aviation and non-aviation materials, parts, supplies, and services essential to business operations. This includes sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, issuing and tracking purchase orders, coordinating logistics, and supporting finance-related procurement activities.

This position requires strong analytical skills, supplier management expertise, and a working knowledge of financial controls within a regulated aviation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all purchasing activities for aviation and non-aviation parts, materials, supplies, and services
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, reliability, cost, and regulatory compliance
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to optimize procurement spend
• Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely execution
• Resolve order discrepancies, supplier delays, and non-compliance issues
• Ensure procurement transactions align with budgets, internal policies, and aviation regulations
• Coordinate delivery of purchased items and maintain communication to ensure on-time performance
• Ensure import and export documentation meets audit and regulatory standards in coordination with the Logistics team
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality and service
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and implement improvement actions as needed
• Explore alternative suppliers and strategic sourcing opportunities to reduce costs and lead times
• Monitor procurement spending against approved budgets
• Assist with cost analysis, reporting, and identification of cost-saving opportunities
• Provide procurement data and reports to Finance for forecasting, budgeting, and audit support
• Identify inefficiencies in procurement procedures and recommend process improvements
• Support implementation of standardized procurement workflows and best practices
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations to strengthen purchasing controls and approval workflows
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, contracts, and supplier documentation for audit purposes
• Prepare periodic procurement and finance reports highlighting spending trends and supplier performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 2 to 4 years of procurement experience, preferably in aviation MRO, aerospace, or technical manufacturing
• Experience with finance-related procurement tasks such as budget tracking, PO approvals, and invoice reconciliation preferred
• Strong supplier management and contract negotiation skills
• Understanding of financial control procedures related to procurement
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as Acumatica, SharePoint, Monday, and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills for coordination with internal teams, finance, and suppliers
• Proactive mindset with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment

About STS Aviation Services

STS Aviation Services is a global leader in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul with facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Middle East. Our teams deliver comprehensive MRO, modification, and engineering solutions that keep commercial and defense aircraft flying safely and efficiently.

We are committed to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across all areas of our business.

Apply today to join our Dubai team and support world-class aviation operations.

STS Aviation Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.