Sustainable Aviation Fuel Procurement Manager – North America

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited is seeking a passionate procurement professional focused on Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in SAF procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a comprehensive understanding of the North American market. Join a globally recognized airline committed to a carbon-neutral future and enjoy competitive benefits including travel privileges and extensive well-being programs.

Benefits

Travel Privileges on Cathay Pacific Airways Global Network

Extensive well-being programs

Generous 401K Matching Program

Paid Holiday & Vacation

LTD & Basic Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in SAF Procurement.
• Comprehensive knowledge of North American SAF market.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement sourcing strategy for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
• Conduct market analysis and identify trends.
• Lead supplier engagement and negotiations.

Skills

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

For US-based job applicants - If you require assistance or accommodation in completing any aspect of the application process, please contact the Cathay Pacific Americas Talent Acquisition team at: [e-mail]

• APD - Procurement & Aircraft Trading
• Toronto, Canada
• Cathay Pacific
• Application Deadline
  28 May 2025

Company Description

Move Beyond! To move people forward in life - We are the people behind Cathay Pacific. We are proud of our Hong Kong heritage but equally proud of the global, diverse workforce that makes us who we are. We are relentlessly driven to create lifetime customer loyalty, value for our shareholders and satisfaction and enrichment for our employees. We are a complex global business, but we are also family. And whether we are in the cockpit or behind a desk, moving cargo, checking our passengers in or ensuring they are safe and comfortable while in the air, we are all one team, focused on delivering one world-class airline operation. Join us and discover just how far you can go!

Role Introduction

We are looking for people who are passionate about climate change and can envision a carbon neutral future for the aviation industry; people who are able to collaborate effectively across multiple industry players and stakeholder groups to reach our goals; and those who are able to think creatively and innovatively to find exciting new solutions

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the definition and implementation of the sourcing strategy for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in North America.
• Conduct market analysis and identifies trends that may have an impact on the future supply of SAF in North America.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure SAF meets the compliance criteria.
• Lead the supplier engagement process, identifies opportunities for the supply of SAF and coordinates with various internal teams and external stakeholders to complete due diligence.
• Conduct negotiations with producers, suppliers, resellers and other stakeholder groups in the North American SAF market with a strong focus on assurance of supply and mitigation of long-term commercial and operational risks.
• Facilitate the establishment of joint ventures or other forms of collaboration with other industry players when considered beneficial to projects.
• Prepare and present sourcing updates to senior management.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in SAF Procurement
• Comprehensive knowledge of the North American SAF market and its evolving landscape
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in North America and basic contract law
• Experience in physical trading is a plus and basic understanding of hedging practices is preferred
• Proven ability to navigate complex market dynamics and capitalize on emerging opportunities
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills with a ‘hands-on’ mentality
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Excellent people skills; ability to inspire, build trust and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to build a strong network and secure Cathay’s position in the SAF supply market
• Demonstrate ability to define and implement strategies
• Strong Analytical and presentation skills
• Approachable and decisive
• Exceptionally good communication skills in both written and verbal form in English that can clearly and concisely convey the business’s messages and to depict the business in the highest standard possible
• Must have the right to live and work in the Canada

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing and able to travel within North America and overseas internationally, when required

Cathay Pacific Airways is proud to offer eligible employees competitive Compensation & Benefits package, as varied by location, regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment and employment status as highlighted below.

• Travel Privileges on Cathay Pacific Airways Global Network
• Extensive well-being programs including health, dental, prescription, vision, virtual doctor visits and flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program benefits to help you stay well.
• Generous 401K Matching Program
• Paid Holiday & Vacation
• LTD & Basic Life Insurance
• If this position requires a uniform, a uniform allowance will be provided.
• To learn more about Cathay Pacific as a Certified Great Place Employer –Please Click Here

Personal & Application Information

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited is committed to employment equity, supports diversity in the workplace and encourages application from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our personal data policy and for recruitment purposes only. A copy of our Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request by contacting our Data Protection Officer.

If you require assistance or an accommodation in completing any aspect of the application process, please contact the Cathay Americas Recruiting team at: [e-mail].