Overview
WELCOME TO SITA
At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.
You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don't just move the world forward-we're proud to be recognized as a
Great Place to Work
® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.
Are you ready to love your job?
The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.
PURPOSE
To provide strategic procurement leadership and hands on delivery ownership for higher $ value / materiality procurement sourcing activity.
Working with the Head of Group Procurement, stakeholders and category leads to identify strategic sourcing initiatives, triage, build pipeline and execute assigned initiatives.
Managing one direct report to deliver on objectives, mitigate risk and deliver commercial benefit for Sita and its clients.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Creation of strategic initiatives capability within the central procurement team with an ability to identify, triage and execute selected material procurement activities, across all categories and business units in collaboration with the category leads and regional teams (RFP`s, E Auctions, Outsourcing, Transformation Project Sourcing initiatives).
Build pipeline of initiatives (tiered by priority & ROI)
Ensure robust and timely execution for assigned /owned large strategic sourcing projects leveraging SITA digital procurement tools to deliver savings, efficiencies and value add.
Alignment with key SITA transformation projects and activity to deliver key in scope procurement initiatives
Provision of timely MI and reporting on key savings, spend data and other measures.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
10+ Years IT / Indirect procurement experience in a global environment
Leadership skills and experience
Business partnering & relationship building
Negotiation
Contract Drafting
Team player but with ability to work on own initiative
Digital tools experience / IT literate
Commercial mindset / numeracy
Inquisitive and innovative
RFP / RFX / E Auctions
Qualifications
Degree / MCIPs preferred but not essential
WHAT WE OFFER
We're all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We're really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it's like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.
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Flex Week:
Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)
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Flex Day:
Make your workday suit your life and plans.
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Flex-Location:
Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.
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Employee Wellbeing:
We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.
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Professional Development:
At SITA, we believe growth fuels innovation. Our learning ecosystem offers access to world-class platforms and programs designed to help you thrive. From
LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft's Enterprise Skills Initiative,
and
Airport Council International
-available to all employees-to specialized solutions like
Pluralsight
for technology upskilling,
Harvard Business Publishing
for people leadership,
Stanford
for strategic development and many others, we align learning opportunities with your Development Plan and our business priorities. Your development journey is supported every step of the way.
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Competitive Benefits:
Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.
SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.