Technical Contracts Manager
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Job Description
In this role as a Technical Contracts Manager, you 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 (not limited to) engines & APUs, components, BFE and IFE, wheels & brakes with total OPEX & CAPEX value approximately $1bn per annum.
You 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 supplier to ensure the best outcome for Etihad Airways.
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 complex, high-value, at risk contracts with with OEM and/or MROs.
- Develop sourcing strategies, and execute high-value RFPs and sourcing activities (Within DOA and procurement guidelines) spanning across multiple-products including engines, BFE, IFE, components but predominently components and maintenance products.
- Negotiate contractual terms and conditions (incld. disputes) with vendors whilst ensuring alignment with Etihad stakeholders e.g., Legal, Finance etc to deliver optimal outcome for Etihad Airways
- Has ownership for preparing and maintaining Technical’ s vendor footprint, contract summaries, and supplier risk management processes.
- Lead vendor performance management by scheduling management, executive reviews and preparing vendor summaries, dashboards and measuring contract performance including SLA’s
- Manage contract to ensure optimum financial performance, including claim and dispute management.
- Ensure fit for purpose contract administration processes are implemented and within governance
- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities leveraging digital tools & solutions
- Lead other projects/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
- Minimum 8 years job-related experience in airline/aviation
- Bachelors in Business Administration or related qualification
- Engineering & maintenance focused experience with BFE, engines, components contracts
- Demonstrated experience in vendor & 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.
To learn more visit www.etihad.com
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We will never ask for personal information, bank details, or payment during the recruitment process.
Interviews are conducted face-to-face or via video/telephone before any formal offer.
If you are asked for money, please treat it as fraudulent.
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