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.
Requirements
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