About the Role
Are you an experienced procurement leader with deep expertise in technology sourcing, commercial negotiations, and supplier management?
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We are looking for a technical professional to lead the digital procurement function, ensuring the timely, reliable, and cost-effective sourcing of technology solutions that support the airline’s growth and digital transformation.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and execute IT procurement strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
- Consolidate spend and negotiate long-term agreements.
- Build strong supplier partnerships that deliver value, compliance, and supply continuity.
- Lead a high-performing procurement team, driving capability development and performance management.
- Support the adoption of digital procurement tools and analytics to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
- Partner closely with IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to anticipate technology needs.
- Ensure procurement decisions are aligned with the airline’s enterprise architecture and long-term roadmaps.
- Oversee supplier segmentation, market analysis, and contract governance.
- Mitigate risks related to vendor dependencies, data privacy, and service continuity.
- Drive strong supplier performance and support budgeting and financial planning.
- Maintain audit-ready procurement documentation to ensure transparency and compliance across the IT procurement lifecycle.
This is an exceptional opportunity to influence major technology investments and play a pivotal role in building a world-class procurement function.
About You
Degree qualified, you will demonstrate a minimum of 10 years in IT procurement, technology sourcing, or category management, with proven leadership experience in complex, fast-paced environments.
You are expected to bring expert-level capability in:
- Contract management
- Advanced negotiation
- Procurement systems
- Global technology sourcing
Additionally, you should have strong experience negotiating high-value IT contracts across:
- Software
- SaaS
- Cloud services
- Cybersecurity
- Managed services
- Mission-critical airline systems
We would love to hear from you if you are skilled in:
- Driving cost optimization
- Improving total cost of ownership
- Delivering value across large technology portfolios
- Proficiency with procurement tools and ERP systems
This is your opportunity to shape the future of air travel. Bring your best and show us why you can own this position.
