Job Description

Synopsis

To manage supply chain functions for supporting operations including procurement and pool contracts management to achieve a set SLA for Technical Operations in the most cost-effective manner.  To lead and guide a team to ensure all aspects of the supply chain including purchase, sales and pool contracts control, and to support lease return activities and ad-hoc projects.

Accountabilities

• To set and monitor controls for procuring the spares and invoice approvals are actioned timely in the most cost-effective manner to support operations.
• To assist in new contract creation and manage contract administration by timely amendment, renewal of contracts, contract approval forms, and creating contract summaries for the ongoing contracts
• To review and endorse the most optimum spares procurement option to support new fleet induction and the lease return requirements for existing the fleet.
• To prepare annual budgeted spend and ensure timely budget utilization along with spend monitoring.
• Engage with vendors and build a strong relationship based on regular meetings and review of SLA for all Supply Chain activities.
• Ensure timely registration for new and existing vendors in all relevant systems.
• Provide timely feedback on queries related to contracts and ERP System (AMOS) transactions.
• To liaise with the Inventory control team to endorse the scrap replenishment, procurement, and sales of Inventory.
• Assist SMTAM to develop and maintain up-to-date departmental manuals (TPMs & Technical’s Asset Management Policy) to ensure compliance with regulators and organizational requirements.
• Develop, establish and manage relationships with key strategic partners such as aircraft manufacturers, OEMs, component pool providers, repair vendors and spare parts suppliers to ensure the asset management strategy is effectively implemented and operations are supported.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or equivalent professional qualification or experience (min. 5 years) and preferably 2-3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience & track record in Supply Chain Operations Management, Purchase and Sales management and Pool and Spares contract negotiation and control.
• Expert level knowledge of technical manuals like IPC, ITM, and MPD and familiar with OEM support contracts like SSC and PSAA along with lease return requirements.
• An organized individual with strong project management skills who can prioritize tasks and take initiative to ensure delivery of the task.
• Strategic & tactical thinking, an analytical mind and cost management experience are required.
• Strong business acumen and effective relationship builder.
• People’s focused person with the ability to lead, organize and guide operational teams and set a high-performing team culture.

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

Skills Required

• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Technical Documentation
• Supply Chain