Requirements
The role requires a minimum of 8 years of job-related experience in the airline or aviation industry, with a Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field. Demonstrated experience in vendor and contract management throughout the lifecycle, with a focus on engineering and maintenance for engines and components contracts, is essential. Strong commercial acumen, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and proven project management abilities are also required.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Purchasing & Procurement
Company Industry
Travel, Hotel & Tourism
Job description
Synopsis
The incumbent will be responsible for overall technical sourcing, contract, and vendor management for Etihad Airways technical. The scope and breadth of the role will include all technical procurement and maintenance contracts including engines and APUs. The incumbent will ensure fit for purpose processes are established and within governance, manage the day-to-day sourcing, contracting, supplier management activities. The role is accountable for ensuring internal alignment with CAMO, legal, finance and other stakeholders and lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to ensure the best outcome for Etihad Airways. The role will own relationships with suppliers and ensure supplier risk and performance management processes are in place to measure, manage supplier performance and project manage remedial actions.
Accountabilities
Lead the sourcing, contracting and vendor management for technical’s portfolio of OPEX and CAPEX contracts with a focus on the most complex, high-value, at risk contracts (Boeing, Airbus, GE, Rolls Royce)
Develop sourcing strategies and execute high-value RFPs and sourcing activities within DOA and procurement guidelines spanning across multiple products including engines and components
Negotiate contractual terms and conditions including disputes with vendors whilst ensuring alignment with Etihad stakeholders, e.g., legal, finance, to deliver optimal outcome for Etihad Airways
Have ownership for preparing and maintaining technical’s vendor footprint, contract summaries, and supplier risk management processes
Lead vendor performance management by scheduling management and executive reviews and preparing vendor summaries, dashboards and measuring contract performance including SLAs
Ensure fit for purpose contract administration processes are implemented and within governance
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities leveraging digital tools and solutions
Lead other projects and initiatives as directed by line manager and/or head of department
Coach and mentor staff across the department on contract and sourcing management
With safety as our number one priority, ensure all relevant airworthiness regulations, policies and procedures are followed to support continuing airworthiness (CAMO function) of the airline
Qualifications
Education and experience
Minimum 8 years job-related experience in airline or aviation
Bachelors in business administration or related qualification
Engineering and maintenance focused experience with engines, components contracts
Demonstrated experience in vendor and contract management throughout the lifecycle
Commercially focused with excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to effectively work with senior stakeholders
Demonstrated project management skills and experience in managing multiple projects is essential
Additional information
Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline – we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.
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About the Company
Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.
With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest.
This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch.
Were proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff.
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