Sourcing Director

VistaJet Ltd.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VistaJet is seeking a dedicated Sourcing Manager for the U.S. market to lead tactical sourcing and partner with Sales and Client Services.

This role drives conversion, margin yield, and client outcomes for recovery, off‑fleet opportunities, and strategic lift needs across VistaJet operations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in aviation sourcing, strong private aviation knowledge, and proven ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aviation sourcing or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of private aviation sourcing and subcharter operations.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with KPI-driven performance management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales and Client Services for sub charter and off‑fleet sourcing.
• Analyze demand, recovery opportunities, and lift requirements.
• Develop strategies to maximize trip conversion and profitability.
• Lead vendor contracting and build repeatable sourcing playbooks.
• Collaborate with Product and Operations to improve systems.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and external partnerships.

Skills

Aviation sourcing

Charter brokerage

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional partnership

KPI analytics

Job description

Vista is the world’s leading global business aviation company, providing worldwide business flight services through its network of subsidiaries and a team of over 4,000 experts. A global group headquartered in Dubai, Vista integrates a unique portfolio of companies to offer asset-free services that cover all key aspects of business aviation, including guaranteed and on‑demand global flight coverage, subscription and membership solutions, and trading and management services.

The U.S. VJ Sourcing Manager will serve as the dedicated sourcing leader and internal business partner supporting VistaJet sub charter and On‑Demand (OD) off‑fleet activity across the U.S. market. This role is solely responsible for partnering and oversight of Sales and Client Services team needs to execute tactical sourcing strategies that drive conversion, margin yield, and exceptional client outcomes for VistaJet recovery, proactive off‑fleet opportunities, and strategic lift requirements.

Responsibilities

Commercial Partnership & Tactical Sourcing Leadership

• Serve as the dedicated sourcing business partner to VistaJet Sales and Client Services teams for all VJ sub charter and OD off‑fleet sourcing needs.
• Study process flows with cross functional commercial needs to understand demand trends, recovery opportunities, and proactive off‑fleet requirements to ensure optimal supply positioning.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that maximize trip conversion while balancing client experience, aircraft quality, and commercial performance.

Supply Strategy & Vendor Optimization

• Identify, build, and maintain strategic operator relationships to support VistaJet-specific lift requirements.
• Evaluate supply gaps and proactively secure preferred lift solutions to improve responsiveness, conversion, and reliability.
• Lead preferred vendor contracting efforts and negotiate strategic agreements aligned to business unit needs.
• Build a repeatable sourcing playbook around high-frequency trip profiles, regional lift demand, and recovery scenarios.

Margin Optimization & Commercial Performance

• Drive measurable performance against conversion, margin yield, and sourcing efficiency KPIs.
• Analyze sourcing outcomes to identify opportunities to improve profitability while maintaining premium client delivery standards.
• Balance cost discipline with service quality to ensure aircraft sourcing decisions align with VistaJet brand expectations.

Process Improvement & Systems Leadership

• Act as a sourcing systems and process improvement leader by identifying operational friction points, workflow inefficiencies, and technology gaps.
• Partner closely with Product, Technology, and Operations teams to define system enhancements that improve sourcing speed, transparency, automation, and execution quality.
• Escalate system failures and advocate for scalable tooling that enables more effective sourcing decisions and operational execution.
• Help establish best practices, SOPs, and process standards for VistaJet sub charter sourcing workflows.

Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Build trusted partnerships across Sales, Client Services, Revenue Management, Product, and Sourcing organizations.
• Act as a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders by educating teams on sourcing capabilities, supply availability, and execution expectations.
• Foster strong external operator partnerships to ensure consistent service delivery and preferred supplier engagement.

Success in this role will be measured through:

• VistaJet recovery and proactive off‑fleet conversion performance
• Margin yield improvement and sourcing profitability
• Preferred vendor utilization and strategic supply coverage
• Speed and quality of sourcing execution
• Client experience outcomes and operational reliability
• Process improvements and system enhancements delivered
• Team capability development in negotiation and sourcing best practices

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in aviation sourcing, charter brokerage, operator relations, supply management, or commercial aviation.
• Strong understanding of private aviation sourcing, subcharter operations, and vendor negotiation.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and operate as a trusted business partner.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience managing performance through KPIs such as conversion, margin, and operational efficiency.
• Experience identifying process gaps and partnering with technology/product teams to implement solutions.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.