Shaban Ali
Gurugram
Summary
A strong foundation in Master’s in Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management from the University of Sussex with Bachelor’s in Business Administration background. I excel in dynamic work environments, confidently adapting as both a team player and a leader. Proactive and detail-oriented Technical Buyer – MRO with 5 years of hands-on experience in procurement. Proven expertise in managing end-to-end sourcing of technical and maintenance components, collaborating with engineering teams, and negotiating with global suppliers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SR. ASSOCIATE
AIR INDIA EXPRESS
GURUGRAM
07.2026 - Current
- Manage end to end procurement activities for aircraft parts in coordination with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery capability, service levels and commercial terms. Obtain and analyze supplier quotations and conduct cost benchmarking to identify competitive sourcing opportunities.
- Support price negotiations and commercial settlements with suppliers to achieve optimum procurement costs. Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, and minimise operational downtime.
- Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with approved procurement procedures under Aviation guidelines.
- Monitor supplier performance relating to cost, quality and delivery and coordinate corrective actions wherever required. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of procurement requirements.
MRO Buyer
630 Aerospace, INC
06.2025 - 07.2026
- Led full-cycle procurement of maintenance and technical parts (expendables, consumables, rotables, reparables) to support aircraft maintenance schedules across global operations.
- Analyzed part specifications and repair data to identify cost-effective, high-quality alternatives using platforms like ILS, Parts Base, and OEM portal.
- Created and maintained POs in Av Sight, ensuring data accuracy for supplier info, trace details, and lead times.
- Coordinated with freight forwarders and couriers for timely shipments, reducing average transit delays by 18%.
- Verified trace documentation to meet aviation standards for NS, NE, and OH materials.
- Built strong vendor relationships, improving average negotiation outcomes by 12%.
- Reduced average part lead time by 25% through supplier diversification.
- Implemented a vendor scorecard system to improve supplier accountability and performance visibility.
- Streamlined ERP data input process, reducing PO creation errors by 30%.
- Decreased aircraft AOG (Aircraft on Ground) incidents by securing reliable alternative suppliers.
Senior Executive
Vandana Aircraft Services
Gurugram, India
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Led cross-functional teams to execute end-to-end interior refurbishment projects for aircraft (Cessna 172, A320, B737, A350), ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency.
- Managed customer accounts including commercial operators, MROs, and defense sector clients, ensuring timely order fulfillment.
- Mentored and led a team of 3 professionals, fostering a performance-driven culture and enhancing team productivity through targeted training and KPI monitoring.
- Utilized ERP systems to maintain comprehensive customer request records, driving operational excellence.
- Maintained vendor agreements and pricing data using ERP systems to support compliance and performance tracking.
MRO Executive
Avtrade Limited
Hassocks, UK
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Successfully negotiated and implemented vendor agreements, ensuring adherence to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to value, delivery, reliability, compliance, and service.
- Identified and implemented component modifications and interchangeability options, including OEM/PMA/DER solutions, to extend the lifespan of high-value components.
- Reduced component replacement costs and improved reliability for key customers.
- Managed daily tactical operations, ensuring timely responses in allocating repair vendors for various projects such as stock requests, aircraft teardowns, exchanges, customer core returns, repair management, and sales support requests.
- Provided effective solutions to AOG requests promptly.
- Responsible for monthly reporting of allocated category spending, demonstrating proficiency in maintaining and recording procurement information using the Avtrade database.
- Collaborated extensively with key stakeholders in Operational MRO, Asset Purchasing, Sales, and technical teams, fostering effective communication and teamwork.
- Developed strategies that ensured a consistent approach to vendor management.
- Hosted regular vendor interface meetings, both on-site and at HQ, to address and resolve issues with underperforming vendors, maintaining thorough records and implementing solutions.
- Escalated issues when necessary, resulting in improved turnaround times and service quality.
House Officer
Marketplace Direct Limited
Brighton, UK
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Delivered an end-to-end multi-unit Initial Accommodation project for Asylum Seekers commissioned by the Home Office and Ready Homes.
- Managed resources/supplies in line with stringent budget and purchasing/inventory guidelines.
- Implementing a structured inventory process, ensuring inventory levels meet supply and demand and maintaining a close eye on a stock rotation to prevent overstocks and minimize stock holdings.
- Implemented a robust administrative process, integrated with a comprehensive welfare framework to ensure service users of the Migrant Help Support Centre achieve the best possible support.
Service Area Manager
Nestaway Technologies
Bengaluru, India
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Promoted a customer centric culture by sharing customer reviews/feedback to key decision-makers, ensuring insights were integrated into future service propositions to improve the customer experience, resulting in +80% in positive feedback and satisfaction levels.
- Increased monthly recovery percentage from 63 to 85 by introducing advance utility payment.
- Managed day to day recurring and non-recurring utility payment using Excel, salesforce.
- Prepared report and dashboard to monitor project development.
Education
MSc - Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management
University of Sussex
Brighton, UK2022
Bachelor's - Business Administration and Finance
AIMS Institute of Higher Education
Bengaluru, India2019
Skills
- Entrepreneurial self-starter
- Highly detailed multi-tasker
- Strategic & tactical planning
- Motivational leadership
- Collaborative teamwork
- Consultative Client Manager
- Technical problem-solving
- Assertive decision-making
- Adaptability and punctuality
- Critical thinking
- Vendor Sourcing & Contract Negotiation
- IT Proficient: MS Office
- Expert Advanced Excel
- Quantum (Oracle)
- BI Launchpad
- Salesforce
- Power Bi
- Basic SQL
- Av Sight
- AMOS
Professional Development
- Business Analyst Foundation Course, Business Toys Private Limited, 2018-2020
- Advance Excel (Lookups, pivot, data validation, macros), Edupinnacle, 2018-2020
- Financial Analyst, Business Toys Private Limited, 2018-2020
- Power Bi, University of Sussex, 2021-2022
- SAP, University of Sussex, 2021-2022
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), 2021-2022
- Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), 2021-2022
Timeline
SR. ASSOCIATE
AIR INDIA EXPRESS
07.2026 - Current
MRO Buyer
630 Aerospace, INC
06.2025 - 07.2026
Senior Executive
Vandana Aircraft Services
02.2025 - 05.2025
MRO Executive
Avtrade Limited
11.2023 - 01.2025
House Officer
Marketplace Direct Limited
11.2022 - 11.2023
Service Area Manager
Nestaway Technologies
07.2019 - 10.2020
MSc - Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management
University of Sussex
Bachelor's - Business Administration and Finance
AIMS Institute of Higher Education