Technical Contracts Manager (Engines)

Job description / Role

Overview

In this role as Technical Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overall technical sourcing, contract, and vendor management for Etihad Airways Technical. The scope and breadth of the role will include all technical procurement and maintenance contracts including, but not limited to, engines and APUs, components, BFE and IFE, wheels and brakes with total OPEX and CAPEX value approximately $1 billion per annum. The incumbent will ensure fit for purpose processes are established and within governance, manage the day-to-day sourcing, contracting, and supplier management activities. The role is accountable for ensuring internal alignment with CAMO, Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders and lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to ensure the best outcome for Etihad Airways. The role will own relationships with suppliers and ensure supplier risk and performance management processes are in place to measure, manage supplier performance, and project manage remedial actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing, contracting, and vendor management for Technical's portfolio of OPEX and CAPEX contracts with a focus on the most complex, high-value, at-risk contracts (Boeing, Airbus, GE, Rolls Royce).
• Develop sourcing strategies and execute high-value RFPs and sourcing activities (within DOA and procurement guidelines) spanning across multiple products including engines, BFE, IFE, and components.
• Negotiate contractual terms and conditions (including disputes) with vendors whilst ensuring alignment with Etihad stakeholders such as Legal and Finance to deliver optimal outcomes for Etihad Airways.
• Have ownership for preparing and maintaining Technical's vendor footprint, contract summaries, and supplier risk management processes.
• Lead vendor performance management by scheduling management, executive reviews, and preparing vendor summaries, dashboards, and measuring contract performance including SLAs.
• Ensure fit for purpose contract administration processes are implemented and within governance.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities leveraging digital tools and solutions.
• Lead other projects and initiatives as directed by line manager and/or Head of Department.
• Coach and mentor staff across the department on contract and sourcing management.
• 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.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Minimum 8 years job-related experience in airline or aviation.
• Bachelor's in business administration or related qualification.
• Engineering and maintenance focused experience with BFE, engines, and components contracts.
• Demonstrated experience in vendor and contract management throughout the lifecycle.
• Commercially focused with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to effectively work with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience in managing multiple projects is essential.

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 program, and more. All this ties into Etihad's ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

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About the Company

Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.

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