Scandinavian Airlines System (“SAS”) is the flag carrier of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The company operates from three hubs (Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm) connecting the world to Scandinavia. SAS flies to more than 130 destinations with 700 daily departures and employees 9 000 people worldwide.
SAS Strategic Sourcing is a central function that aims to be the best purchasing organization in the airline industry. The department is multi-cultural, fun and energetic. 24 FTEs (May 2024).
Do you thrive in environments where no two days are the same? If so, don’t miss the opportunity to join SAS strategic sourcing department as a Sourcing Manager Airline Operations, working closely with internal stakeholders from ground handling services, fleet, and maintenance of aircrafts.
The Role
As Sourcing Manager, you will support the Category Manager in driving and managing business transformation for assigned categories.
Key responsibilities
Lead and own the RFx process from end to end.
Commercial and contractual negotiations.
Manage suppliers through their lifecycle, including supplier risk, contract management and relationship management.
Challenge the organization to find the best commercial solution for SAS.
Optimize the supplier base for assigned categories to deliver best business value.
Prepare PPT and business case for SAS Management approval.
This position reports to the Head of Fuel and Operations and is office based four days per week (Monday - Thursday). SAS office is located in Frösundavik.
Is this you?
To succeed in this position, we believe you have a strong business acumen, including the ability to evaluate risks and opportunities. You think ahead, dare to challenge, and can easily adapt to new priorities and deadlines.
You are curious and eager to learn and develop yourself.
You are passionate about what you do and can transmit that energy to your colleagues.
You possess excellent negotiation skills and understand the importance of stakeholder management.
You have a positive mindset, work well in teams, but also independently.
Desired Experience and Education
Minimum 5 years of working experience in a similar role
Strong experience in Supplier relation management, contract management and negotiations.
Strong experience from preparing price trends and business case calculations as well as Power Point presentations.
University degree in engineering or science
As we work in an international setting, besides being fluent in Swedish, you also communicate effortlessly in English, both verbally and in writing.
Why work for SAS
You’ll make a difference. Every day
You’ll make your mark as part of our future
You’ll feel welcome from day one
Do you want to know more?
I In this process SAS is working with Level Recruitment. To apply, please click the apply button. If you have further questions don´t hesitate to contact recruitment consultant Carolina Eskengren at +46 8 120 50 427 or Louisa Torstensson at +46 8 120 50 423. We will interview ongoingly so please register your application as soon as possible. Please note that we need your application written in English.
As part of the recruitment process, we will conduct a background check on the final candidate.