Technical Contracts Manager Engines

Etihad; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead Technical sourcing, contracting and vendor management for OPEX and CAPEX across engines and components. The role requires strong negotiation skills and governance-compliant processes with CAMO, Legal and Finance.

You will own supplier relationships, manage risk and drive performance through dashboards and executive reviews, while mentoring the team and aligning with safety and airworthiness standards across the airline.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in airline/aviation procurement/contracting.
• Bachelor's in Business Administration or related qualification.
• Engineering & maintenance focused experience with engines/components contracts.
• Demonstrated vendor & contract management lifecycle experience.
• Strong written and oral communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, contracting and vendor management for Technical’s OPEX and CAPEX contracts (engines & components).
• Develop sourcing strategies and execute high-value RFPs within DOA and procurement guidelines.
• Negotiate terms with vendors in line with Legal and Finance for optimal outcomes.
• Maintain Technical’s vendor footprint, contract summaries and risk management.
• Lead vendor performance reviews, dashboards and contract KPIs (SLA).
• Ensure compliant contract administration and governance.
• Identify process improvements via digital tools and solutions.
• Support CAMO function and relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Airline procurement

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Engineering background

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

Synopsis

The incumbent 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 engines & APUs. The incumbent will 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. The role will 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 most complex, high-value, at risk contracts (Boeing, Airbus, GE, Rolls Royce)
• Develop sourcing strategies, and execute high-value RFPs and sourcing activities (Within DOA and procurement guidelines) spanning across multiple-products including engines andcomponents
• 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
• 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

Education & Experience

• Minimum 8 years job-related experience in airline/aviation
• Bachelors in Business Administration or related qualification
• Engineering & maintenance focused experience with 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.

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