Purchasing and Repair Director (MRO)

About the Company

Hanwha AeroTechnix is a specialized FAA-certified repair station and teardown facility located in Miami Lakes, Florida. Our facility is dedicated to the disassembly, inspection, repair, and maintenance of aircraft engines while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

As part of Hanwha Group, a Fortune Global 500 company founded in 1952, Hanwha AeroTechnix combines global innovation with technical expertise to deliver advanced aerospace solutions that support customers worldwide.

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Purchasing and Repair Director to lead our procurement and repair operations, ensuring seamless supply chain management and optimal vendor relationships. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the sourcing, purchasing, and repair processes for electronic components and devices, driving efficiency, cost savings, and quality assurance. Your leadership will empower our teams to deliver exceptional service while maintaining strict compliance with industry standards and internal policies. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a passion for procurement management and supply chain excellence, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy for aircraft parts, engine components, tooling, consumables, and services
• Ensure suppliers meet regulatory, technical, and quality standards consistently
• Oversee purchasing activities to ensure alignment with operational demand and production schedules
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance
• Negotiate high-value contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term supplier arrangements
• Ensure timely availability of critical materials to support MRO operations and customer commitments
• Champion a strong safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and local authorities
• Direct all external repair operations for aircraft and engine components across approved vendors
• Establish and manage repair strategies that optimize turnaround time, cost, and technical compliance
• Oversee repair order lifecycle, including vendor selection, quoting, approval, tracking, and closure
• Ensure repair work is performed in compliance with OEM, FAA, and EASA requirements
• Manage escalations related to repair delays, technical issues, or non-conformities
• Drive optimization of repair sourcing decisions (repair vs replace analysis)
• Develop and maintain a network of approved suppliers and repair vendors
• Oversee vendor qualification, performance monitoring, and periodic evaluations
• Conduct or oversee vendor audits in coordination with Quality Assurance
• Implement corrective actions and performance improvement plans for underperforming vendors
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier performance, material availability, and repair delays

Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 10 years of experience in procurement within the aviation MRO or aerospace industries
• Strong knowledge of aircraft parts, engine components, and aviation repair processes
• Proven experience managing vendor repairs, sourcing strategies, and supplier networks
• Strong understanding of FAA, EASA, OEM requirements, and aviation traceability standards
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing procurement or supply chain teams
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and commercial acumen
• Experience with ERP/MRO systems (e.g., AvSight or similar platforms)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage complex, high-pressure supply chain environments, including AOG situations
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities