Vendor Relations Manager

ASM is looking to hire a Vendor Relations Manager to oversee our relationships with external vendors and suppliers. The Vendor Manager will be responsible for managing vendor contracts, ensuring vendor performance meets our standards, and fostering strong partnerships to support the organization’s goals and provide recommendations on strategies, plans and ways to achieve the organization’s vision, mission and tactical objectives in maximizing profits and creating value for the company.

Essential Criteria

• 10+ years of experience in Procurement preferably in an Aviation industry
• Comprehensive understanding of the trip support, ground handling services
• Deep knowledge of Procurement/Supply chain, vendor management
• English fluency

Desirable Criteria

• Masters/Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Strong commercial acumen
• A track record of successful vendor relations

Personal Attributes

• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Analytical mindset
• Strong organisation and project management skills
• Flexible attitude