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.