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Director, Indirect Procurement

AAR Corp. -
Wood Dale, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$145,000 - $200,000 a year

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Contract documentation review
Contract review
Data visualization software proficiency
Enterprise software
Managing procurement teams
Developing strategic sourcing strategies
Supply chain management solutions (enterprise solutions)
Automated procurement systems
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Data-driven problem-solving
Request for proposal
Productivity software
Cross-functional team management
Cross-functional communication
Data analysis software

Full Job Description

About Us: AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Director, Indirect Procurement - 18562

Description

The Director of Indirect Procurement oversees the sourcing of all non-production goods and services, such as Technology, HR services, Marketing, Consulting, Real estate leases, Indirect plant supplies, Facilities, Corporate travel, etc. comprising of ~ $100M annual spend. This strategic leader optimizes enterprise-wide spend, reduces costs, mitigates contractual risks, and manages complex supplier and internal business stakeholder relationships.

The ideal candidate is a strategic sourcing leader with prior hands-on sourcing and contracts experience in most of the above-mentioned indirect categories. This position will have a couple of category specialists reporting into it and therefore prior people management experience will be important. The candidate must be comfortable with procurement technology such as Coupa, Infor SCM, SAP Ariba, etc. and analysis tools such as MS Excel, and BI tools such as Domo, Power BI or Tableau, to support supplier strategy and sourcing decisions in a fast-paced environment.

This position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, IL, with a planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart (Chicago) in early 2027.

What you will be responsible for:

Define and execute enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for indirect categories to maximize value and drive measurable year-over-year cost savings
Lead RFPs, supplier negotiations, and award recommendations, ensuring alignment with cost targets, quality requirements and contractual terms.
Evaluate sourcing options using a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) framework to support informed supplier selection decisions.
Supplier & Contract Governance
Lead high-value RFP (Request for Proposal) initiatives and strategic negotiations to secure favorable terms, service level agreements (SLAs), and risk mitigation
Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality, delivery, and service levels
Lead supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with senior business leaders (Finance, Legal, HR, and IT) to translate corporate objectives into actionable procurement and negotiation plans.
Work with Suppliers and internal Legal teams to lead contract reviews, pricing agreements, and service-level terms informed by Business Unit requirements.
Implement procurement technology platforms and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance spend visibility, compliance, and team efficiency
Use Microsoft Excel for raw spend data analysis, RFP response analysis, etc.
Develop and maintain BI dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to track KPIs including cost savings, contract performance, etc.
Translate analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.

Qualifications

What you need to be successful in this role:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics or related fields.
10+ years of progressive strategic sourcing or procurement experience, with significant exposure to indirect categories. Prior hands-on sourcing experience is required (RFPs, supplier negotiations, supplier selection).
Expert proficiency in commercial negotiations, contract redlining, data-driven analytics, and cross-functional leadership.
Experience using spend management software (Coupa, SAP Ariba, Zycus).
Experience using BI tools (Domo, Power BI, Tableau)
Proficiency with computer-based applications, such as Microsoft Office suite products.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in supply chain management or an MBA preferred.
Experience in Indirect categories of Procurement a plus.
Professional certification (CPSM, CSCP, CIPS) a plus.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

Competitive salary and bonus package
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off program
Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation:
The anticipated salary for this position is $145,000.00 to $200,000.00 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a 20% bonus opportunity. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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Job: Purchasing

Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale

Schedule: Full-time

Overtime Status: Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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