Technical Contracts Manager

In this role as a 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 (not limited to) engines & APUs, components, BFE and IFE, wheels & brakes with total OPEX & CAPEX value approximately $1bn per annum. You ensure fit for purpose processes are established and within governance, manage the day-to-day sourcing, contracting, supplier management activities. The role is accountable for ensuring internal alignment with CAMO, Legal, Finance and other stakeholders and lead commercial negotiations with supplier to ensure the best outcome for Etihad Airways. 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.