Job Description

This role is responsible for the procurement, management and maintenance of ground handling contracts. In adddition, this role would be required to manage Ground related projects, perfom financial/budgetary work and assist with operational matters (i.e. Audits, Station Start-up, GOR duties).

Main Responsibilities

• Management of Ground Handling contracts and ensure timely renewal.
• Gather market information of station. Source for suitable vendors, request for quotation and evaluation of proposals.
• Lead negotiations with vendor in the best interest of the company.
• Evaluate commercial and operational capabilities of current or potential vendors.
• Review existing contracts, identify opportunities to consolidate expenditure and program strategies that deliver cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Establish healthy business relationship with vendors and strengthen long term partnership via active communication/interaction.  
• Draft paper for Management reporting and approval. 
• Coordinate with Procurement Department to establish strong purchasing process with document control.
• Ensure procurement processes within the department comply with group’s procurement policy.
• Work closely with Finance Department to achieve overall budget and operational efficiency within the department.
• Perform invoice verification and liaise with vendor in the event of dispute.
• Manage Scoot’s identity across consumer touch points in the airport environment.
• Ensure that the brand guidelines are compliant.
• Manage projects and ensure goals are achieved in a timely and effective manner.
• Determine the opportunity or need for change to the customer proposition from a brand perspective by accessing new ideas, market trends, consumer needs, passenger, and staff feedback in the airport environment.
• Ensure compliance to the requirements of the carrier and authorities via station audits.
• New station Pre-Ops & Start-Up.
• Perform Cargo Loadmaster duties.
• Any other duties assigned by Manager or Head of Department.

Job Requirements

• Degree from a recognized university.
• Successful track record in an operational role with good knowledge of the airline industry. Preferably with at least 1-3 years relevant working experience.
• Knowledge of Airport Operations would be an added advantage.
• Experience in vendor management and contracts negotiation would be an added advantage.
• Must be comfortable with numbers, meticulous and able to ensure accuracy under time pressure.
• Ability to manage timeline effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent written, spoken and reading capability in English and Chinese.
• Able to travel for work at short notice.

Skills Required

• Communication
• Airlines