About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Purpose of the role</H2> </div><div><p>The Fleet Procurement Manager is responsible for purchasing, financing and managing the fleet of the fastest growing European low-cost airline, with a target to reach 500 aircraft during the coming years. Key responsibilities include identifying, negotiating and contracting the most efficient and best-priced aircraft, engine and aircraft component deals for Wizz Air, through which the position has large influence on the airline’s long-term success and financials. Responsibilities also include fleet financing, aircraft specification and managing relationship with a diverse portfolio of aircraft suppliers, leasing companies and financiers. </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Responsibilities</H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Tendering, negotiating and purchasing aircraft, engines and major aircraft components for the airline group; </li> <li>Lead or participate in aircraft and engine financing tenders to identify best-priced and most effective financing solutions; manage related contracting projects; </li> <li>Manage relationship with a portfolio of aircraft suppliers, OEMs, aircraft lessors and banks; identify and deliver savings and new agreements; </li> <li>Ensure that the airline fulfils its obligations under the existing aircraft, engine and financing agreements; </li> <li>Participate in the delivery process of new aircraft and engines and support redelivery projects by lease expiries; </li> <li>Conduct financial analysis and evaluation related to selection tenders and contracting projects; </li> <li>Coordinate process improvement projects, contract development initiatives and innovations in the Fleet acquisition domain; </li> <li>Maintain relationship with key, innovative stakeholders in the aviation business; </li> <li>Attend supplier events to explore new efficient solutions, business opportunities and products with the aim to improve efficiency and foster the business; </li> <li>Support the financial planning and budgeting process in internal systems </li> <li>Actively cooperate with Corporate Finance developing the most efficient long-term financing methods and solutions for the company. </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Experience</H2> </div><div><p>3-5+ years overall working experience, with 2+ years’ experience in the field of either strategic procurement, business development, consulting or other relevant field is a plus </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Hard skills</H2> </div><div><p>Computer literacy (Ms Office) </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Education</H2> </div><div><p>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Language</H2> </div><div><p>Fluent English (both written and spoken)</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Skills and competencies</H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Strong communication and presentation skills </li> <li>Strong negotiation skills </li> <li>Innovative mindset </li> <li>Eager to work in teams and projects </li> <li>Proactivity with a "can-do" attitude </li> <li>A self-motivated individual with demonstrated capacity for ownership and responsibility </li> <li>Advanced analytical skills </li> </ul></div></div></div>