Job description
DIRECT STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER at SunExpress
SunExpress, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we/comes all applicants independent of individual differences. We believe that having a diversified talent is our biggest strength. All decisions about our current and potential talent are based solely on criteria that have nothing to do with an applicant's attributes that are irrelevant to job performance; at SunExpress, we only focus on competency, know-how, skills, and experience.
Main duties
• Lead, guide, and coach the team in developing and implementing category and sub-category strategies aligned with company objectives and major investments.• Build and maintain an effective sourcing pipeline in line with annual planning and budgeting processes.
• Oversee departmental budgeting and allocate resources within the team.
• Identify training needs, support capability development, and manage team performance to meet KPIs and exceed stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, oversee procurement strategies, and drive improvements in cost, quality, service, and innovation.
• Advise senior stakeholders and project teams on sourcing processes, specifications, contract documentation, and negotiations.
• Represent the Procurement function and SunExpress externally with key suppliers when required.
• Monitor and report on team performance, savings targets, compliance levels, and other relevant KPIs.
• Collaborate with Governance and Transactional Procurement to ensure efficient implementation of new agreements and adherence to procure-to-pay processes.
• Act as a point of escalation for key supplier relationships and internal stakeholder concerns.
• Continuously monitor internal customer satisfaction and ensure contracted services meet expectations.
• Contribute to the development of procurement standards, policies, and promote best practices within the organization.
• Conduct market and industry analyses, utilizing price and cost modelling to drive value and improve efficiency.
Required experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field from a reputable university.
- Minimum 10 years of procurement, sourcing, and category management experience, ideally within large private sector organizations.
- Proven leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams and delivering strategic procurement initiatives.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English; knowledge of German is a plus.
- Procurement qualification (e.g., MCIPS) or willingness to pursue one.
- Strong proficiency with MS Office, ERP procurement modules (e.g., SAP), and eRFX tools; knowledge of contract management tools is desirable.
- Solid understanding of project management principles (e.g., PRINCE2 certification is advantageous).
- Expertise in supplier management, contract negotiations, and development of Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Experience working in complex, matrixed environments with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong competencies in strategic decision-making, change management, team leadership, and relationship building.
- Experience in the procurement of Aircraft (o Components and maintenance services procurement, Engine and overhaul services, APU, Landing Gear, Wheel & Brake, and avionics systems)
- Understanding the supply markets and major players in the industries of MRO, OEM / aircraft components, PBH providers, PNIA
- Knowledge and familiarity in Aircraft Leasing business
- Be able to understand, comprehend, and negotiate long-term, comprehensive, complex, and complicated contracts
How to apply
Application must be submitted no later than 20.07.2025 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with an updated CV.
