Head of Material Management, Purchasing and Tooling - Qatar Airways - Doha, Qatar
- Doha, Qatar
- QAR 25,000-30,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
Qatar Airways is seeking a highly experienced Head of Material Management, Purchasing and Tooling to oversee the full scope of logistics, inventory, purchasing, and tooling support for aircraft maintenance activities in Doha. This executive leadership role is critical in managing supply chain efficiency across Qatar Airways' technical operations, ensuring full compliance with QCAA, EASA, and ICAO regulations while maintaining world-class operational standards.Job Details
Job Location: Doha, Qatar
Industry: Hospitality / Travel
Function: Supply Chain / Logistics
Salary: 25000-30000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-timeJob Overview
As the Head of Material Management, Purchasing and Tooling, you will be responsible for leading all logistics operations related to the procurement, supply, certification, and storage of aircraft parts, tools, and materials. You will work closely with Maintenance, Procurement, and CAMO departments to ensure timely and compliant support for scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance activities, both for Qatar Airways and third-party customers.What You'll Do
- Oversee end-to-end inventory management and logistics of all approved aircraft parts, components, and tooling
- Lead the supply chain team to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and efficient material flow across operations
- Manage supply planning, procurement, repair logistics, and storage under QCAA and EASA Part-145 standards
- Develop quality control systems, safety procedures, and training requirements for logistics staff
- Coordinate with CAMO, Technical Procurement, and Maintenance departments to align supply strategy
- Define provisioning agreements with third-party maintenance customers
- Plan and monitor the Supply Chain budget and ensure fiscal accountability
- Supervise goods receiving, warehousing, packing, shipping, and tool calibration logistics
- Ensure full traceability and statutory compliance for all parts and documentation
- Maintain a certified inspection and document retention system for logistics records
- Support the VP Technical Procurement and VP Supply Chain in contract negotiations and supplier management
- Address audit findings, implement corrective actions, and uphold quality and safety standards
- Lead and develop a diverse team, creating a high-performance, collaborative environment
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aviation Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of aircraft systems, MPD, AMMs, IPCs, and CMMs
- Minimum 10 years of experience in aviation logistics, supply chain leadership, or aircraft materials management
- In-depth understanding of QCAA, EASA, ICAO regulations and documentation
- Proven ability to lead strategic change, optimize inventory control, and reduce turnaround time
- Proficient in MSG-3 methodology and maintenance planning principles
- Demonstrated excellence in crisis decision-making and high-pressure operations
- Track record of building and leading successful logistics teams in large aviation settings
- Excellent stakeholder management and contract negotiation skills
- Advanced proficiency in logistics systems, ERP tools, and documentation workflows
- Fluent in English with strong presentation and reporting abilities
- Be part of one of the world's most innovative and fastest-growing airline groups
- Lead mission-critical logistics operations supporting global aviation excellence
- Competitive executive compensation and benefits in a high-impact leadership role
- Collaborate with international teams and top-tier technical departments
- Contribute to the safety, compliance, and efficiency of a world-class fleet
Qatar Airways, based in Doha, is a global aviation leader known for setting new benchmarks in safety, innovation, and operational excellence. With a rapidly expanding network and state-of-the-art technical operations, the airline\'s engineering and logistics divisions support both its fleet and third-party clients worldwide. Qatar Airways Group fosters a culture of performance, diversity, and continuous improvement across all its divisions.Job Title Head of Material Management, Purchasing and Tooling - Qatar Airways - Doha, Qatar
Job Description Head of Material Management, Purchasing and Tooling - Qatar Airways - Doha, QatarPosition Overview
Qatar Airways is seeking a highly experienced Head of Material Management, Purchasing and Tooling to oversee the full scope of logistics, inventory, purchasing, and tooling support for aircraft maintenance activities in Doha. This executive leadership role is critical in managing supply chain efficiency across Qatar Airways' technical operations, ensuring full compliance with QCAA, EASA, and ICAO regulations while maintaining world-class operational standards.Job Details
Job Location: Doha, Qatar
Industry: Hospitality / Travel
Function: Supply Chain / Logistics
Salary: 25000-30000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-timeJob Overview
As the Head of Material Management, Purchasing and Tooling, you will be responsible for leading all logistics operations related to the procurement, supply, certification, and storage of aircraft parts, tools, and materials. You will work closely with Maintenance, Procurement, and CAMO departments to ensure timely and compliant support for scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance activities, both for Qatar Airways and third-party customers.What You'll Do
- Oversee end-to-end inventory management and logistics of all approved aircraft parts, components, and tooling
- Lead the supply chain team to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and efficient material flow across operations
- Manage supply planning, procurement, repair logistics, and storage under QCAA and EASA Part-145 standards
- Develop quality control systems, safety procedures, and training requirements for logistics staff
- Coordinate with CAMO, Technical Procurement, and Maintenance departments to align supply strategy
- Define provisioning agreements with third-party maintenance customers
- Plan and monitor the Supply Chain budget and ensure fiscal accountability
- Supervise goods receiving, warehousing, packing, shipping, and tool calibration logistics
- Ensure full traceability and statutory compliance for all parts and documentation
- Maintain a certified inspection and document retention system for logistics records
- Support the VP Technical Procurement and VP Supply Chain in contract negotiations and supplier management
- Address audit findings, implement corrective actions, and uphold quality and safety standards
- Lead and develop a diverse team, creating a high-performance, collaborative environment
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aviation Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of aircraft systems, MPD, AMMs, IPCs, and CMMs
- Minimum 10 years of experience in aviation logistics, supply chain leadership, or aircraft materials management
- In-depth understanding of QCAA, EASA, ICAO regulations and documentation
- Proven ability to lead strategic change, optimize inventory control, and reduce turnaround time
- Proficient in MSG-3 methodology and maintenance planning principles
- Demonstrated excellence in crisis decision-making and high-pressure operations
- Track record of building and leading successful logistics teams in large aviation settings
- Excellent stakeholder management and contract negotiation skills
- Advanced proficiency in logistics systems, ERP tools, and documentation workflows
- Fluent in English with strong presentation and reporting abilities
- Be part of one of the world's most innovative and fastest-growing airline groups
- Lead mission-critical logistics operations supporting global aviation excellence
- Competitive executive compensation and benefits in a high-impact leadership role
- Collaborate with international teams and top-tier technical departments
- Contribute to the safety, compliance, and efficiency of a world-class fleet
Qatar Airways, based in Doha, is a global aviation leader known for setting new benchmarks in safety, innovation, and operational excellence. With a rapidly expanding network and state-of-the-art technical operations, the airline\'s engineering and logistics divisions support both its fleet and third-party clients worldwide. Qatar Airways Group fosters a culture of performance, diversity, and continuous improvement across all its divisions.
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