USM Trading Manager

Join the team and support us on our mission!

Location: USA, the Netherlands, or United Kingdom.

Role Location – One Position, Multiple Country Options

While we’ve listed multiple locations, we are hiring for a single position. We’re looking for one new colleague to join our team in one of the following countries: USA, the Netherlands, or the United Kingdom.

How to Apply – Choose the Right Location Link

To ensure your application is processed correctly, please apply via the job posting that matches your current country of residence or preferred working location.

Who we are:

As a trusted provider of aviation component services, STRADE leads the way in ensuring fast, innovative, and high-quality service delivery to customers worldwide through a digitalized operating model. Established in 2021, we became a subsidiary of SR Technics in 2022 and now operate as an independent unit and intrapreneurship venture. Our focus revolves around managing a vast asset base of aircraft components and providing round-the-clock support to airlines, MROs, and trade partners.

The international team of 70 professionals is strategically located across the globe with key hubs in Zurich, Miami, Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam, and Belgrade.

Our values always guide our actions. We do not beat around the bush. We are learning, constantly. We dare to dream big. As a team, we achieve more.

For all roles, we are seeking authentic team players guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, integrity, and a global mindset.

We know great talent comes in many forms. We\’re building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive — and we especially encourage women and underrepresented talent to apply. If this role excites you and your experience aligns with the key requirements, we’d love to hear from you — even if you don’t meet every single point.

Position Description:

As a USM Trading Manager, you will drive STRADE’s material sales and profitability through senior leadership engagement in the global Used Serviceable Material (USM) trader, airline, and MRO community. You will leverage a deep network of trading partners to drive USM material business (particularly surplus) and ensure STRADE’s USM assets — and those of its marketplace partners — find the appropriate buyers outside the regular marketplace activities.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the full trading process – from sourcing surplus and other USM to closing sales, ensuring each deal is timely, smooth, and profitable.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with airlines, MROs, lessors, and trading partners to create recurring opportunities and long-term value.
• Be the face of STRADE at major industry events and within the trading community, growing our brand and expanding our network.
• Optimize profitability by finding the best sourcing options, negotiating smart commercial terms, and continuously analyzing margins to improve deal efficiency.
• Work closely with internal teams to turn surplus material into tailored packages or targeted individual offerings that truly meet customer needs.
• Grow our presence in the USM trading world—especially around surplus packages, part numbers, and specific aircraft platforms.
• Drive revenue and margin growth by smartly assembling and selling our inventory in ways that create real customer value.
• Secure a reliable supply pipeline by nurturing strong relationships with trusted sellers and trading entities.
• Maintain consistent sales flow to support order intake and hit our financial targets.
• Collaborate across departments to improve packaging strategy, share trading insights, and make the entire sales process more effective.

Who You Are:

• You hold a degree in business, supply chain, aviation, or a related field.
• You bring 7–10 years of experience in USM trading, surplus material sales, or the aviation aftermarket.
• You have a strong network and trusted relationships within the USM trader community.
• You know how to structure, negotiate, and close profitable USM deals—and you’ve done it successfully.
• You understand material trace requirements, airworthiness, and inventory management inside and out.
• You combine business acumen with strong analytical thinking to make smart, data-driven decisions.
• You communicate clearly and confidently, and you manage stakeholders with ease.
• You’re fluent in English, and if you speak additional languages, that’s a great bonus.
• You bring a high level of intercultural awareness and enjoy working across diverse teams and markets.

Why join us:

The greatest advantage of joining our team is the opportunity to elevate your career while working in an innovative environment set to revolutionize the aviation industry.

More reasons to join

• Hybrid work environment fully supportive of flexibility to arrange your work in line with your lifestyle and personal context
• Vibrant company culture, centered around our four values “1 Team”, “Extreme Drive”, “Constant Learning” and “Always Real”
• Personal and professional development opportunities, including Radical Collaboration program and Udemy Business account for each employee.
• Benchmark driven compensation rewarding growth

Thank you for your interest.

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