USM Trade Manager - Hybrid Model (remotely & on-site)

Trade smart. Build partnerships. Drive growth. Lead surplus material strategies, negotiate global deals, and connect the aviation market like never before. If you're ready to influence and succeed in a fast-moving environment - join the journey! ✈️ Tasks Your main tasks include, among others: Identify surplus airframe and airframe parts from new and existing business partners including but not limited to airlines, maintenance facilities, leasing companies, and part brokers Drive reciprocal business opportunities with a high focus on rotables, LRU, and components Evaluate and negotiate full aircraft teardown /resale assets for purchase worldwide Manage and negotiate airframe material and component packages for purchasing and sale with suppliers around the globe Maintain vendor and customer relations to sustain business relation with existing business partners Monitor regional surplus market to develop new material sources Forecast, track and achieve surplus purchasing and sales projects • All other duties as assigned or required Requirements The ideal USM Trade Manager must fulfill the following requirements: High school diploma/GED required Bachelor's degree required Master's degree required 2-4 years of experience in Aviation / Customer Service / Contract Management / Purchasing required Fluency in English language required German, Spanish and/or Mandarin language desirable Knowledge in Aviation MRO / Accounting / Customer service SAP knowledge desirable MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint as expert Excellent analytical skills Excellent business sense Excellent cost consciousness Excellent detail oriented Excellent innovation Excellent communication skills Excellent problem solving Excellent quality consciousness Willingness to travel Shift work / overtime Manage constant time pressure Manage high stress levels Must possess a legal work permit in the U.S. • CV/Resume required • Company may provide relocation assistance About Lufthansa Technik Component Services LLC. Lufthansa Technik is the worldwide leading independent provider of maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification services for civil aircraft. With tailored maintenance programs and state-of-the-art repair methods we ensure the durable reliability and availability of our customers' aircraft fleets. We are an internationally-licensed maintenance, production and development company. With its six business units (Maintenance, Overhaul, Component Services, Engine Services, Landing Gear Services, and VIP Services and Innovation) the Lufthansa Technik Group offers its approximate 800 customers worldwide, a complete range of services round about aircraft technology.