Air Peace is hiring a Senior Technical Procurement Officer in Lagos, Nigeria
About This Role
The purpose of this job description is to define the strategic and operational requirements for a Senior Technical Procurement Officer. This role is responsible for leading the end-to-end strategic sourcing and acquisition of aircraft components, ground support equipment, and specialized technical services.
This role ensures the seamless availability of critical assets while maintaining strict compliance with global aviation safety standards (FAA/EASA) and optimizing supply chain costs to support operational readiness and fleet reliability.
Responsibilities
• Reviews present policies and procedures regarding purchasing and develops a system and technique of economical purchasing, and discusses with the supervisor.
• Ensures that purchase orders are placed per existing company policy and procedures.
• Designs and administers saving programs and procedures in coordination with the concerned sections.
• Maintains updated price catalogues under his/her responsibility. Assures five Rights prior to issuance of purchase orders.
• Keeps records of vendors’ performance & provides reports when required. Prepares and reviews the monthly activities and submits to his immediate supervisor. Co-ordinates with finance and ensures that payments are affected in time.
• Ensures that rejected materials are returned to vendor for credit or replacement. Periodically reviews open POs to ensure timely receipt and closure of the orders.
• Evaluates vendors’ Invoices & processes Change Notices for every repair order (R/O). Establish future requirements based on the historical compiled data.
• Pursues warranty claims for materials that fail to provide service at the initial acquisition. Reviews and negotiates on purchase/repair cost estimates before getting approval.
• Expedites orders in coordination with vendors, logistics, freight forwarders and clearing agents. Co-ordinates with Stores, Logistics and maintenance planning regarding parts requirements and ensures availability of required parts for all aircraft undergoing major maintenance.
• Administers warranty service agreements and ensures APL gets the maximum out of it. Keeps records of vendors’ performance & provides reports when required.
• Prepares and reviews the monthly activities and submits to his immediate supervisor upon request.
Required Skills and Experience
• BSC/BA Degree in Supply Chain/Contract Management/Engineering
• Strategic Sourcing and Category Management • Good negotiation prowels
• Supplier Relationship Management.
• Risk Management
• Cost Management
• Analytical Skills
• Contract Management
• Technical Proficiency
• Communication Skills
• Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@flyairpeace.com using “SENIOR TECHNICAL PROCUREMENT OFFICER” as the subject of the mail.
Key Performance Indicators
• Cost Savings/Cost Avoidance: Quantifying money saved through negotiations or finding cheaper alternatives.
• Demand fulfillment, order fulfillment within the agreed priority.
• Communication, Efficiency & Process: Limiting the number of complaints/escalations from customers
• Purchase Order Cycle Time: Time from order placement to order receipt.
• PO & Invoice Accuracy: Correctness of orders and invoices.
• Emergency Purchase Rate: Frequency of urgent, non-planned purchases.
• Supplier Performance Supplier Lead Time: Time from order to delivery.
• Technical development rate
• Compliance to regulation: Adherence to internal policies, contracts, and external regulations.
• Contract Compliance: How well both parties follow contract terms.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@flyairpeace.com using “SENIOR TECHNICAL PROCUREMENT OFFICER” as the subject of the mail.
Key Competencies
• Functional expert: understands products and processes.
• Influencer: Great at relationship building and managing, as well as negotiation.
• Results seeker: Driven by goals and deadlines.
• Innovator: Analytical thinking always thinking ahead, anticipating change and reacting to this.
• Adaptor: Handles pressure and criticism well, stays calm and collected.
• Complier: Follows procedures and processes and encourages others to follow suit.
• Have proven integrity, transparency and accountability
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE 23rd of March, 2026.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@flyairpeace.com using “SENIOR TECHNICAL PROCUREMENT OFFICER” as the subject of the mail.
NOTE: Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.
