JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Policies and procedures:
Implement relevant policies, processes and procedures and monitor adherence so that work is carried out in a controlled manner
Day-to-day operations:
Manage the day-to-day operations by providing guidance,encouraging teamwork and facilitating related professional work processes in order to achieve high performance standards
Safety, Quality and Environment:
Comply with all relevant safety, security,quality, health and environmental procedures to ensure a healthy and safe work environment

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee the Implementation of the sourcing and procurement strategies to ensure Etihad’s overall objective and goals are met.
Review, analyze and develop reports and provide advice to departments on relevant contracts to optimize the quality of bought-in goods and services to ensure Etihad’s best interest are served.
Help drive continuous improvement of purchasing and contract management processes, procedures and systems by recommending and implementing new solutions and/or systems to maximize economic benefits and increase operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Engage with Etihad partners to obtain synergies by conducting joint negotiations and procurement activities to reduce cost and enhance the implementation of Etihad Procurement Strategy.
Participate in the commercial management of all supply chain and supplier performance activity within their contract portfolio, to implement sustainable solutions to generate cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Provide regular, organized and documented supplier management activities and reporting aimed at driving maximum value from key supply partners, to ensure the proper communication of trends to Etihad stakeholders and recommendations are made timely and accurately.
Manage the operational delivery and monitoring of contracts and supplier performance to ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled.
Oversee the preparation and revision of purchasing and sourcing contracts to ensure effective governance of contracting activities.
Develop, manage and stipulate a portfolio of contracts and tenders that reflect Etihad needs to ensure that legislation, H&S, fraud prevention, sustainability and workforce issues are properly managed.
Manage the overall direction of the Sourcing and Procurement Team by overseeing the implementation of the established processes, policies and procedures to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations.
Implement policies and procedures to gather Etihads needs to ensure efficient collection and consistent execution of related procurement activities.
Guide,coach and provide formal/informal feedback to the team to ensure skills development and performance improvement.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelors in Finance or Commerce with 3-6 years aviation experience

TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE

A good technical appreciation of the range of procurement categories
Exceptional analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong influencing skills at senior levels to influence acceptance of a new way of working
Project Management Skills
Ability to negotiate at the highest levels with suppliers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High computer literacy
Negotiation skills