Materials Manager

About the Position

Ryanair, Europe's largest airline group, is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee the repair cycle of aircraft components across its fleet. This role involves managing third-party repair vendors, ensuring timely turnaround of parts, controlling costs, and maintaining compliance with aviation regulations. You will play a key role in supporting both Line and Heavy Maintenance operations by ensuring repaired components are available when needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end process for component repairs, including dispatch, tracking, and return to service.
• Oversee relationships with approved repair vendors and ensure performance against agreed SLAs.
• Monitor and control repair costs, warranty, and contract compliance.
• Ensure accurate documentation and traceability of repaired components in line with EASA/CAA/FAA regulations.
• Collaborate with Planning and other Engineering teams to forecast repair needs and optimize inventory.
• Preparation and control of Materials budget.
• Management of the open RO Book to ensure timely delivery of components.
• Supporting Heavy Maintenance Materials requirements.
• Supporting Line Maintenance Materials requirements.
• Cost control.
• Management of the Logistics Team.
• Management of the Stores.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline/automate repair processes and reduce downtime.
• Contract negotiation.
• AOG and defect control.
• KPI development for Materials department.
• Simulator & Challenger support.

Requirements

• A relevant qualification at degree level or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role essential.
• Experience in negotiating at a Senior level.
• Be highly organized and have the ability to handle a wide variety of tasks in a highly pressurized environment.
• Excellent numerical ability and contract experience.
• The ability to work on your own initiative.
• A mature sense of judgment.
• Proven computer skills and be an effective communicator.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2 times of annual basic salary
• 20 Days Annual Leave – Increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years of continuous service.
• Option for up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Unrivaled career progression

About the Company

Ryanair, over our 40-year history, has grown to become Europe's largest airline group connecting more guests across more routes than any other European carrier. We are a fast-paced, ambitious, and innovative company, offering exciting career opportunities across aviation, technology, operations, and support functions. Now is a fantastic time to join as we look to grow to over 800 aircraft and 300 million guests within the next 8 years.