Sourcing Manager, Aircraft Maintenance at Finnair

Vantaa, Uusimaa, Finland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing, Supplier Management, Negotiation, Communication, Proactive Working, Stress Tolerance, RFI/RFP/RFQ Processes, Contract Law, Contract Negotiation, Cost Reduction, Risk Mitigation, Supplier Evaluation, Procurement Process Development, Project Leadership, English Fluency

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. A strong safety culture is our priority and at the core of our everyday work, never taking it for granted. We are committed to doing our share in solving the climate challenge by determinedly following our science-based pathway to decarbonize our operations. We find meaning in our purpose: With our heart in Finland, we make every journey better, today and tomorrow. Our values – Always Safe, Customer at Heart and Stronger Together– guide us in everything we do. We are now looking for a SOURCING MANAGER, AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE to strengthen our Technical Procurement team at Finnair. In this position, you’ll have an independent and demanding role in Technical Procurement, managing sourcing responsibilities in Base Maintenance procurement category which includes a broad portfolio of services (e.g. aircraft maintenance and painting services). You’ll work in good collaboration of Finnair Technical Operations stakeholders and your procurement colleagues. You will execute the procurement category strategy by running tenders (RFx process), preparing and negotiating contracts, participating in Supplier relations management, identifying cost reduction opportunities, reporting achievements and contributing to business case preparations. You will mitigate and manage external supply risks in your supplier network, evaluate suppliers and keep up to date good market understanding of aircraft (airframe) maintenance services in collaboration of TechOps stakeholders. Your contribution is required in procurement process and tools development. You will lead procurement projects in your area of responsibility and ensure successful implementation of contracts with TechOps. Good co-operation with external network, cross functional teams and stakeholders is inevitable in this role. Work is occasionally hectic, and it helps if you have good stress tolerance together with strong abilities to manage and prioritize your own daily tasks. As Sourcing Manager, you need to have ability to perform under pressure and handle up-coming situations with customer-oriented can-do attitude. In this position you will report to the Director, Technical Procurement. Main responsibilities: Sourcing responsible for Base Maintenance services procurement. Managing Finnair’s supplier network in named category. Running tenders (RFI/RFP/RFQ process) and supplier selection. Evaluate and monitor suppliers and their performance (cost, availability, quality), working constantly on improving total supply cost and availability. Contract management and negotiations in your own area of responsibility. Driving continuous improvement in procurement processes including procurement level escalations due to delivery/quality issues. Our expectations: Relevant technical or commercial education (B.Sc. / M.Sc. / Economics). Minimum 3 years of proven experience in sourcing and supplier management. Strong negotiation and communication skills. Independent and pro-active way of working within agreed timelines. Good tress-tolerance and ability to work under high pressure. Knowledge and experience of running RFI/RFP/RFQ processes. Understanding of contract law. Ability to prepare and negotiate high-quality procurement contracts. Strong spoken and written English. Fluency in Finnish is considered an advantage. Willingness to travel occasionally. Knowledge of aviation business and aircraft technology is considered an advantage. Working At Finnair: We offer you an exciting opportunity to work in the fast-changing aviation and international travel industry in a culture that drives and enables professional development and continuous improvement. You will be supported by internally highly rated supervisory work with modern leadership practices that we constantly develop. We are happy to enable our employees to enrich their lives and fulfill their travel dreams by offering a wide leisure travel benefit. We also support the health and wellbeing of our employees through our own Sickness Fund insurance benefit, Epassi (sport, culture, wellbeing or commuting benefit), gyms around the Finnair campus and activities organized by our hobby clubs. Finnair Corporate Procurement is a versatile and ambitious team that values simplicity, courage, and commitment to care. We are transparent and clear with our targets. We support your personal success, personal development and wellbeing, as our people are the most valuable assets for us. Are you ready for the challenge and want to join our team? Submit your application with your CV, cover letter and salary expectation no later than Sunday, 22 March 2026. We may start contacting the potential candidates already before the application period ends. Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test. Should you have any further questions about this role, don’t hesitate to contact Mervi Moldakainen (Director, Technical Procurement) by phone +358 50 332 3388 on the specified hours stated below (EEST, UTC+2): Tuesday, 10 March between 13:00-16:00 Tuesday, 17 March between 12:00-14:00 Please note that we do not process applications submitted via email. Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success. According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self. Finnair is a network airline that specialises in passenger and cargo traffic between Europe, North America and Asia. It also offers package tours under its Aurinkomatkat-Suntours brand. Finnair offers direct flights to approximately 40 countries and over 100 destinations.

Responsibilities

The Sourcing Manager will manage sourcing responsibilities for Base Maintenance procurement, including aircraft maintenance and painting services, by executing category strategy through tenders, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management. Key duties involve mitigating supply risks, evaluating suppliers, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and contributing to procurement process development.