Technical Contracts Manager – Aircraft specialization ETIHAD AIRWAYS- Location: Abu Dhabi, AE
Technical Contracts Manager – Aircraft specialization
Location: Abu Dhabi, AE
Synopsis
The incumbent is responsible for Technical sourcing, contract, and vendor management for specific portfolio of contracts at Etihad Airways Technical. The incumbent will act as the contract manager and will own the souring and contract process for a portfolio. The role requires providing sourcing expertise for Technical and liaising with the business owners (end-user). For a portfolio of contracts/suppliers, 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.
Accountabilities
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
Lead end to end sourcing, contracting, supplier performance management for portfolio of contracts/suppliers (e.g., wheels & brakes, components, IFE, BFE), in line with CAR-M regulation, CAMO policies, and Etihad Airway corporate policies
To deliver end to end sourcing projects and execute as per the DOA and Ariba requirements
Lead RFP discussions, register vendors as per the requirements, gather the requirements and execute the sourcing strategies
Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with vendors and identify escalation topics. The Manager is expected to liaise with all internal stakeholders and build strong relationships
Own the relationship with the key vendors for their portfolio and provide regular analytical update using data on contract numbers and values, spend in the last quarter etc.
Engage with vendors and on regular meetings and review of SLA/Metrics and lead and represent Etihad on any contractual disputes
Education & Experience
Minimum 5 years job-related experience in airline/aviation or related disciplines
Bachelor’s degree in commerce/business administration or related fields
Experience & tracked record in a minimum 2 of Vendor negotiations, Contract management, Sourcing Process, Analytical mindset
Strong communicator with demonstrated negotiations and influencing skills
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world’s leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.
Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.
To learn more, visit etihad.com
