Manager Contracts

Synopsis

To provide contract and vendor management expertise for the Technical Operations function and liaise directly with the business unit (end-user) as a project manager. This will involve technical contract projects allocated to the Senior Manager.

• Deliver a complete sourcing project and execute it as per the DOA and Ariba requirements.
• The projects can be:
  • Constructing contracts with vendors based on commercial agreements and liaising with internal stakeholders.
  • Executing sourcing projects on Ariba in accordance with sourcing governance.
  • Project manage resolution of contractual disputes and queries.
  • The Manager will own the relationship with key vendors and provide continuous supplier evaluation & vendor engagement data for the business up to Chief level. Contract performance measurement and contract administration must be maintained and organized by the Manager.
• Lead RFP discussions, register vendors as per the requirements, gather the requirements and execute the sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with vendors. Liaise with all internal stakeholders such as legal, finance, insurance, tax and build strong relationships with the internal business unit.
• Manage contract administration by maintaining a contract repository, approval forms and creating contract summaries for ongoing contracts.
• Own the relationship with key vendors and provide regular analytical updates using data on contract numbers, values, spend in the last quarter, etc.
• Engage with vendors and build a strong relationship based on regular meetings and review of SLA/Metrics.
• Regularly review and adhere to the corporate governance process such as DOA and Legal SOP.
• Act as the ambassador for the governance process and provide an understanding of the technical contracts function to any business unit the Manager works with.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification and experience (min. 5 years).
• Experience & a tracked record in a minimum 2 of the following:
  • Vendor negotiations – can identify negotiation opportunities and influence stakeholders.
  • Contract management – understands contractual language and key elements of an agreement.
  • Sourcing Process – can execute an RFP and understands the high‑level process of sourcing.
  • Analytical mindset – can review contracts, gather key data and present using analytical tools.
  • Understands key legal and commercial terms that are used in contract management.
  • Has business acumen, can build technical business cases and connect cost with operations.
  • Airline Technical Contracts management experience is required (IFE, Cabin and Component Overhaul contracts).
  • Organised individual with strong project management skills who can prioritise tasks and take initiative to ensure delivery of the task.
  • Has an understanding of project planning, project management planning and risk management.