Senior Category Manager, Fuel & Deicing

Porter Airlines Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter Airlines is seeking a Senior Category Manager, Fuel and Deicing, to lead sourcing strategies for jet fuel and deicing services. This critical role supports the company's growth and requires strong negotiation and analytical skills, as well as a depth of experience in procurement.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of procurement experience required.
• Previous fuel sourcing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of North American fuel markets.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement category strategies for jet fuel and deicing.
• Lead complex sourcing RFx and negotiate contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships and track vendor performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, commerce, accounting, engineering or similar field

Tools

Google software

Microsoft suite

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Commercial Services, the Senior Category Manager, Fuel and Deicing will be responsible for sourcing Porter’s jet fuel and aircraft deicing needs and for the overall management of Porter’s fuel strategy.

This role is critical to supporting Porter’s ambitious expansion plans for its fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and Dash 8-400 aircraft. As North and South America’s fastest-growing airline, Porter is seeking high performing individuals who wish to join a dynamic organization with significant growth potential.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Category Strategies: Create and implement comprehensive category strategies specifically tailored to jet fuel and aircraft deicing.
• Sourcing: Lead large-value, complex sourcing RFx for jet fuel and aircraft deicing services to negotiate cost savings and supply chain stability. Lead complex commercial negotiations and finalize contracts.
• Industry Leadership: Monitor market trends, innovations, issues, opportunities, risks and best practices to maintain a competitive edge for Porter. Actively participate in Fuel and Deicing Consortiums and advocate for Porter’s needs and interests. Participate in Porter’s Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) strategy.
• Operational Support: Manage monthly fuel nominations (consumption forecasts) with fuel providers. Work with Porter’s internal stakeholder teams on needs, forecasts and spending initiatives.
• Supplier Management: Manage current and prospective supplier relationships and track and analyze vendor performance, addressing any issues and implementing improvement plans as necessary.
• Contract Management: Manage all aspects of Porter’s contractual relationships with suppliers. Ensure compliance with terms and conditions, obligations and mitigating risks. Maximize value in contracts.
• P2P Processes: Collaborate closely with internal business partners such as Flight Operations, Legal, Finance and Accounts Payable to ensure seamless procurement-to-pay processes and integration.
• Budget Management: Manage fuel and deicing budgets, ensuring cost-effective purchasing decisions and financial accountability and awareness.
• Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and present detailed reports and presentations on fuel and deicing activities, risks, vendor performance, industry trends and cost savings to senior leadership.
• Support Safety: Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understanding, complying and promoting the company Safety Policy.

Behavioural Competencies

• Concern for Safety:Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.

• Teamwork:Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.

• Passenger/Customer Service:Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).

• Initiative:Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.

• Results Focus:Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.

• Fostering Communication:Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

• Exemplifying Integrity: Treating others fairly, honestly, and respectfully, furthering the integrity of the organization and its relationships of trust with team members and the broader community.

• Inspiring Others: Energizing and inspiring others to strive for excellence and commit to common goals and purposes, creating a sense of self-efficacy, resilience, and persistence in followers.

• People Leadership: Assuming a leadership role in helping others achieve excellent results.

• Leading Change: Recognizing the need for change, being open to new ideas and methods, and championing transformational change within the organization and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, commerce, accounting, engineering or similar field
• Minimum seven years of procurement experience
• Previous fuel sourcing experience (jet fuel preferred)
• Previous aircraft deicing sourcing experience preferred
• Strong understanding of North American fuel markets
• Strong business acumen and solid aptitude for data analysis and decision making
• Assertive negotiation and networking skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to present complex subjects clearly and concisely
• Effective analytical and reporting skills
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of Google software (Docs, Sheets, Slides) or Microsoft suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must be able to travel within Canada and the US

Location

Toronto Downtown Office (250 Yonge Street) #LI-Hybrid

Company Description

Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline in the World Airline Star Rating. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.