Project Purchasing Specialist

TCI Aircraft Interiors was founded in 2010, and in 2023, it entered a new era with the merger of three subsidiary companies under Turkish Airlines.Combining over a decade of experience with an innovative vision, TCI leverages its enhanced capabilities to provide cutting-edge solutions for both wide and narrow body aircrafts. As the only company in its field operating in Türkiye, we proudly represent our country while setting new standards in the international aviation industry and continue our mission to provide the best values in the sector.

We offer in our product range; economy and business class seats, galleys, lavatories, and in-flight entertainment and satellite internet (IFEC) systems for commercial aircrafts. TCI also provides the most innovative solutions to the aviation industry with products such as service trolleys, cargo containers, and seat power systems, which are widely used in aviation operations. The company operates with design, engineering, manufacturing, and R&D capabilities at its facilities in Istanbul and Seattle, serving multiple aircraft types and catering to industry leaders such as Boeing, Airbus, and some of the world’s leading airlines.

Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering fields such as; Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering
• At least 8+ years of Supply Chain/ Technical Procurement experience (Preferably in Aviation)
• Knowledge and experience in supply chain management (Preferably in the Aviation)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, machining, composite materials, and vacuum forming
• Ability to understand the properties of components and their use in the Aviation
• Good command of English (technical and communication)
• Good supplier management skills, negotiation ability and contract management experience
• Analytical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Mastery of MS Office applications

Responsibilities

• Understanding and interpreting the product specifications reported by the Project team required for design and development activities,
• Search for domestic/foreign supply sources for these products,
• Having an analytical approach to cost and timing issues,
• Taking an active role in realizing the projects within the cost and timing targets,
• Managing the procurement processes of components and materials in aviation projects,
• Taking an active role in supply chain planning and analyzing material request,
• Managing the supplier network in the aviation industry and finding new suppliers,
• Making supplier evaluations on pricing, quality and delivery times of components,
• Follow-up of supplier evaluations regarding pricing, quality and delivery times of components in communication with the Supplier Technical Assurance (STA) Department.
• Effectively managing purchasing processes by using ERP programs (preferably AXAPTA),
• Negotiating prices with suppliers, determining contract terms and concluding agreements,
• Optimizing material stock and monitoring inventory management processes,
• Searching for alternatives that can replace the needed components,
• Sharing technical department quality requirements with suppliers according to company procedures,
• Providing coordination by cooperating with internal teams in project processes.