Area of Responsibility
* Contribute to the Company’s cost reduction target for the category through strategic and tactical sourcing and contracting.
* Source all contracts and lead negotiations.
* Ensure that all procurement activities are carried out in line with the company governance principles, compliance rules and best practice.
* Develop and manage relationships with vendors, understand contractual requirements and business strategies to negotiate and influence effectively at different levels.
* Manage supplier risk to protect the company from financial, operational, and reputational damage.
* Contribute to developing and implementing the category strategic plan and sourcing plan for technical to ensure best value for volume and specification.
* Drive collaboration and engagement with key colleagues to develop processes, best practice, and innovation.
* Work closely with Finance Controlling to monitor costs effectively.Input in budget preparation and forecast revisions. Monitor and address variances.
* Work with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve commercial and contractual disputes, in particular suppliers with high level of complexity and/or high spend.
* Lead and manage cross-functional projects.
* Contribute to the development of the procurement function and its promotion within the organisation.
* Other ad hoc duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature and responsibilities of the role.
Important External Contacts
* Technical suppliers
* OEM
Requirements
* Extensive experience in Procurement in an Airline Technical Department or MRO’s.
* Preferred University degree on Engineering or Economics.
* Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
* Strategic mindset.
* Proven ability to manage high value complex negotiations.
* Ability to develop relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at different levels.
* Ability to work autonomously, proactively and on multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Organizational skill and ability to prioritize a high workload effectively.
* Ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment, by inputting and participating actively in the required changes.
* Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a team.
* Numerical and analytical skills
* Strong verbal and written English.
* Willingness to travel and work in a multi-site/location and multi-cultural environment.