Ihssan Tbaba
International Distribution & Sales | 20+ Years Aviation Industry Experience | SAP,.
- Role
- Procurement Specialist at Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics
- Location
- Wichita, KS, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ihssan Tbaba
A passionate and driven individual with over 20 years of experience in the aerospace field with:• Marketing and Sales experience leading pursuits on International Commercial and Foreign Military helicopter sales in Africa and Middle East.• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work with multi-cultured backgrounds, leading domestic and foreign industry, foreign and domestic Government Officials, and consultants during all facets of the capture process. • Thorough knowledge of international offset regulations, Federal Aviation Regulations, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Truth in Negotiations and export compliance laws. • International experience in Finance by promoting the organic growth and new business of Bell and Textron Aviation through development of customized financing solutions for customers.• Fluent in English, French, and Arabic. • Six Sigma Green Belt Certified.
Experience
Procurement Specialist
Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics
Oct 2025 — Present
Led global sourcing strategies to identify, evaluate, and onboard international suppliers to support operational and production needs.Negotiated pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements with vendors to reduce procurement costs and improve supply reliability.Managed supplier relationships across multiple regions, ensuring quality standards, compliance, and on-time delivery.Analyzed market trends, supplier performance, and cost structures to optimize sourcing decisions and reduce supply chain risk.Collaborated with cross-functional teams including operations, finance, and logistics to align sourcing strategies with business goals.Implemented cost-saving initiatives through strategic supplier consolidation, competitive bidding, and process improvements.Monitored global supply chain disruptions and developed contingency plans to maintain uninterrupted supply.
Education
Université d'Orléans
Applied Studies, Modern Arts
2005 — 2006
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
2002 — 2006
Skills
- Systems Engineering
- Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Aircraft
- Aviation
- Continuous Improvement
- Flights
- Arabic
- Program Management
- Security Clearance
- Avionics
- Engineering Management
- French
- Proposal Writing
- Engineering
- Aerospace
- Sales
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Manufacturing
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