Sr. Analyst, Procurement
AAR CorpIllinois, United States
Posted January 26, 2026
85000 - 99000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
The Senior Procurement Analyst will support and execute data-driven sourcing strategies for consumable and expendable materials, rotable and repair components for different business groups within the company. The ideal candidate has prior hands-on sourcing and contracts experience and is comfortable working with spend management software such as Coupa, SAP Ariba and Zycus, forecasting tools, and BI tools such as Domo, Power BI and Tableau.
Requirements
- Own direct strategic sourcing for MRO materials and repair services
- Lead and support RFQs/RFPs, supplier negotiations, and award recommendations
- Evaluate sourcing options using a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) lens
- Interpret outputs from internal forecasting tools and historical demand data
- Demonstrate working knowledge of time-series concepts such as trend, seasonality, variability and forecast error
- Apply a practical understanding of supply chain planning concepts safety stock, reorder point (ROP), lead time variability, and service levels
- Use SQL to extract and analyze spend, demand, pricing, lead time, and supplier performance data
- Use Python for data analysis, automation, and modeling related to pricing trends, demand variability, and sourcing scenarios
- Develop and maintain BI dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to track KPIs
- Translate analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for sourcing and operations leadership
- Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality, delivery, turnaround, and capacity commitments
- Identify risks related to forecast volatility, long lead times, single-source suppliers, and constrained repair capacity
- Support supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
- Work closely with Maintenance, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams to align sourcing with operational and customer requirements
Benefits
- 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
