Primary Responsibilities: 

• Own and drive category strategy by developing and executing category roadmaps that ensure a reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable supply base aligned with business priorities.
• Act as a strategic business partner to internal stakeholders, translating business, technical, and legal requirements into sourcing and contracting strategies, and presenting recommendations to senior leaders.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, converting category priorities into robust supplier pipelines while balancing cost, service levels, and risk.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract development, including pricing, service levels, renewals, and change management, to maximize value and ensure compliance with procurement standards.
• Drive supplier performance and risk management, overseeing supplier management programs, performance reviews, and continuous improvement plans to support long-term partnerships.

Qualifications: 

• 8+ years of procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or managerial role
• Proven background in airline or aviation procurement, supporting operations
• Strong experience managing ground handling, airport, and aviation-related contracts, including government or regulatory agreements
• Demonstrated expertise in category strategy, sourcing, negotiations, and contract management
• Solid understanding of airport and ground handling operations, with the ability to translate operational needs into commercial outcomes
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and executive presentation skills
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Procurement, Economics, Engineering, or a related field