About the role
Job Purpose
Responsible for developing and executing the ground handling and airport services procurement strategy, driving cost optimization, operational continuity, service quality, through strategic sourcing, contract management, commercial negotiations, and supplier partnerships, while ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and IATA SGHA standards.
Key Result Responsibilities
Develop and implement group-wide ground handling category strategies, leading strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidation, and preferred supplier partnerships to support network expansion, operational requirements, service excellence, and cost efficiencies.
Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, spend analysis, and supplier evaluations to identify sourcing opportunities and support informed procurement decisions.
Support new station launches and operational readiness through supplier selection, contract establishment, and ground handling service implementation.
Develop and evaluate business cases in collaboration with Ground Operations for self-handling opportunities at strategic hubs, enhancing operational control, service quality, and cost efficiency.
Lead end-to-end sourcing and tendering activities, including RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes through Oracle Fusion sourcing platforms, ensuring transparent, competitive, and compliant procurement practices.
Develop and standardize commercial and contractual frameworks to support effective supplier engagement, risk mitigation, and governance.
Drive cost optimization, value improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives through benchmarking, spend analysis, and commercial negotiations, delivering measurable savings while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and the Group’s low-cost carrier strategy.
Lead the negotiation and execution of Ground Handling Agreements (GHA) in accordance with IATA SGHA standards, establishing optimal commercial models, including activity-based pricing, fixed-rate structures, and other cost-effective contracting mechanisms.
Ensure comprehensive contractual coverage encompassing performance and productivity measures, SLAs/KPIs, liability and indemnity provision…
