Procurement Manager
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The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and executing end-to-end procurement activities across the airline's operational, commercial, and corporate functions.
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Overview
The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and executing end-to-end procurement activities across the airline's operational, commercial, and corporate functions.
The role ensures compliance with internal governance, cost-control frameworks, and contractual standards while driving procurement excellence, supplier performance, and cross-functional alignment.
The position plays a key role in managing vendor relationships, optimizing cost structures, and ensuring continuity of supply across all stations and departments
Responsibilities
- Develop a sourcing strategy for airline categories including ground handling, catering, inflight products, and logistics
- Align procurement activities with organizational goals and budget constraints
- Conduct market research and price comparisons for informed decision-making
- Utilize competitive sourcing methods (RFP, RFQ) while following governance policies
- Collaborate with Legal and Finance on vendor contracts and ensure compliance with aviation standards
- Track contract renewals and manage the renegotiation process to prevent service disruptions
- Uphold procurement policies and monitor vendor compliance through SLAs and KPIs
- Nurture relationships with suppliers and oversee vendor onboarding processes
- Monitor vendor performance and address any deviations with operational teams
- Lead evaluations of offers and validate financial documentation against contracts
- Assist with cost-saving initiatives and maintain dashboards for procurement savings
- Manage sourcing for crew uniforms and ensure logistics lifecycle accuracy
- Coordinate with various teams to support operational needs and provide internal sourcing assistance
- Engage in audits and standardize procurement practices while maintaining organized documentation
- Prepare monthly procurement reports and ensure compliance with aviation audit standards
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Aviation Management, or related field
- Minimum 5-7 years of procurement experience, preferably in aviation, hospitality, or supply chain-intensive environments
- Strong understanding of contracting, negotiation, logistics, and procurement governance
- Experience managing multiple vendors and categories in a fast-paced, multi-station environment
- Excellent analytical, financial, and commercial evaluation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and procurement tools
Key Competencies
- Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
- High level of professionalism, diplomacy, and stakeholder management
- Strong sense of accountability and ownership
- Ability to manage competing priorities and tight timelines
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ethical, compliant, and process-driven decision-making
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