Fleet Acquisition Manager

Purpose of the role

The Junior Fleet Acquisition Manager takes part in the purchasing financing and management of the fastest growing European low-cost airlines fleet with a target to reach 500 aircraft during the coming years. Key responsibilities include contracting contract management and overseeing invoices credits and cash-flows related to the procurement and financing of Wizz Airs fleet. Responsibilities also include relationship management with a portfolio of OEMs suppliers and leasing companies as well identifying and coordinating process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage or participate in tenders for supplier selection and contracting projects
• Ensure that the airline fulfils its obligations under the existing aircraft engine and financing agreements;
• Manage relationship with a portfolio of suppliers OEMs and aircraft lessors; identify and deliver savings and new agreements;
• Participate in the delivery process of new aircraft and engines and support redelivery projects by lease expiries;
• Conduct financial analysis and evaluation related to selection tenders and contracting projects;
• Register and oversee details of major fleet contracts in master files and databases
• Support the financial planning and budgeting process in internal systems
• Coordinate process improvement projects contract development initiatives and innovations in the Fleet acquisition domain

Experience

• 1-3 years overall working experience
• A self-motivated individual with demonstrated capacity for ownership and responsibility

Hard skills

Advanced analytical skills

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree

Language

Excellent written and oral English skills.

Skills and competencies

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Innovative mindset
• Eager to work in teams and projects
• Proactivity with a can-do attitude