You Will

• Lead complex procurement and sourcing initiatives, draft terms and conditions, and negotiate complex service arrangements to achieve optimal outcomes for the airline.
• Develop and deliver category strategies that align with business technical, safety and commercial goals – covering maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) , component services, tooling and technical support contracts.
• Act as a trusted commercial advisor to Engineering leadership, to drive process efficiencies, support business needs, and maximise value.
• Negotiate and manage technical services and maintenance agreements, ensuring supplier performance aligns with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive innovation, streamline processes, and achieve measurable operational improvements.
• Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for critical Engineering suppliers, balancing commercial outcomes with reliability and compliance.

What you need to be successful:   

• 5+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or commercial management, within Engineering, Technical Services, or aviation-related sectors.
• Proven experience developing and executing category strategies across the full procurement value chain (demand, source, fulfil, manage).
•  Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading RFx processes and translating complex technical requirements into clear commercial outcomes.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.