Manager SAF Procurement

About the role An opportunity has arisen to fill a key role within one of the world’s leading airlines. The aviation industry is focused on decarbonizing and Qatar Airways is fully committed to delivering this in real terms, not just press releases. We are looking for someone to drive forward a strategy to reduce the amount of carbon produced, through the use of sustainable and low carbon fuels. We need a procurement expert with drive and determination, to manage projects and overcome obstacles; someone who is target-driven on cost, but also on delivery; someone who understands the importance of quality, ethics and security of supply. Accountabilities: Qatar Airways needs someone who can deliver: • Rigorous Research:- Identifying potential partners for 1/3/5+ year offtake agreements, analysing costs and security of supply, as well as satisfying QR Group’s ethical and ESB requirements • Financial Strength:- Producing business cases to support the SAF/LCAF partnerships • Systems knowledge:- Building a repository for SAF/LCAF attributes, to enable fully auditable traceability • Relentless Drive:- Managing Projects from conception to completion, forcing down costs at every stage • Collaboration:- Developing cross-functional strategic planning with key departments, to ensure QR Group leverage all benefits possible • Aspiration:- Join in QR Group’s aim to Remain the Best Airline, by always looking at ways to improve Qualifications About you You will possess: • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 8 years of job-related experience • Procurement or related experience in airline industry • Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance or Operations • Project Management experience and credible track record in overcoming obstacles and delivering projects • Strong financial understanding and ability to build business cases • Ability to work in a very dynamic environment, under pressure, with multiple stakeholders • Service-oriented mindset, with a desire to ensure stakeholder satisfaction • Planning, problem solving and decision-making abilities • Ability to influence, convince, and build effective business relationships across diverse groups of people • Fluent command of the English language