Head of Group Fleet Procurement - Sydney, Australia - Qantas Airways Limited

Qantas Airways Limited

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Sydney, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Leading the procurement of Qantas' new fleet. Be a part of the biggest modernisation of Qantas' fleet in our 100 year history Based at Qantas' Head Office in Mascot.
Today, we're busy planning for tomorrow.

We look to the future to guide the way we innovate, helping us stay relevant and responsive in an always evolving industry.

Built on a long history of pioneering aviation, the Qantas Group continues to push boundaries today.

Whether it's through state-of-the-art aircraft, new routes or world-class product, we're creating memorable experiences for our customers whenever they fly with us.

Reporting directly to the Head of Group Fleet Planning, Strategy & Investment, this strategic role supports the procurement of the Qantas Group's fleet, demanding comprehensive knowledge of the airline business, aircraft procurement practices, and aircraft/engine technology.

The position holds the responsibility for leading a cross-functional team that develops and executes significant fleet procurement for Qantas Group.

This includes significant commercial and contractual negotiations and maintaining key relationships with major OEMs such as Airbus, Boeing, GE, RR, and P&W.

You will drive the Group Fleet Procurement process, collaboratively delivering fleet acquisition in alignment with the Qantas Group Fleet Plan, optimizing for profitable growth and flexibility.

This requires proficient communication with major stakeholders including senior finance and engineering exectuive teams, ensuring all requirements are incorporated within the Group Fleet Procurement Strategy and related contracts.

Your responsibilities also encompass delivering the Group Fleet Procurement strategy, using Project Management capabilities to ensure alignment with the Group's financial and strategic objectives, while keeping Qantas Group's interests paramount.

To be successful in this role you'll bring:

A strong background in multi-disciplinary procurement including contract management, supplier negotiation, risk minimisation, and business case development.-
Comprehensive commercial skills, including a solid understanding of financial principles and a keen business acumen.-
Excellent problem-solving abilities paired with robust analytical skills.-
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with good interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.-
In-depth technical knowledge of aircraft and maintenance processes, along with an understanding of the regulatory environment in the airline industry.-
Proven project management skills and a sound understanding of airline operations, and operating methods.
About Qantas_
You'll_

- join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully._

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means _

- you'll_
- be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us - so that you can _
- maintain_
- the _
- high standards_
- our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. _

You'll_

- be supported from day 1 with _
- on the job_
- training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, _
- we've_
- got a great _
- track record_
- of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless._

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel

_- We love to travel:

Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.

_- We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 14 weeks paid parental leave and the _
- option_
- to _
- purchase_
- _
- additional_
- paid leave for eligible employees._

We'll_

- give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, _
- leisure_
- and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic _
- devices_
- and professional memberships._

We'll_

- support your wellbeing: Whether _
- it's_
- learning to better support your own and others' mental health, our interactive wellbeing _
- app_
- or your very own tailored nutrition plan._

Be a part of something special and play your part in the Qantas story - get in touch today.

Applications close Thursday 23rd June