Technical Contract Manager

Purpose of the role

The Technical Contract Manager is responsible for driving the strategic contracting framework across key MRO and supply chain categories, ensuring long-term value, operational resilience, and full alignment with CAMO and broader business objectives. The role acts as a senior interface between engineering, procurement, and suppliers, ensuring contracts deliver on performance, compliance, and cost. 

What we offer

• Base salary and employee bonus scheme
• Unlimited number of significantly discounted and confirmed seating tickets, giving access to a continuously growing network of destinations
• Relocation package (if applicable)
• Life insurance
• AYCM sport pass contracting possibility
• Instant impact, from any level of the organisation, exposure to C-suite management
• Fast career progression, internal mobility and talent management supported by training opportunities (Wizz Academy and bespoke trainings)
• True international and multi-cultural work environment, passionate, driven and diverse teams

Responsibilities

• Manage technical contracts across MRO and supply chain categories, ensuring performance, compliance, and cost targets are met  
• Partner with Procurement in pre-award activities, contributing to sourcing strategies, commercial models (e.g. TCS, T&M), and negotiation preparation  
• Monitor and drive supplier performance against agreed KPIs (TAT, OTD, reliability, quality, cost), initiating escalations where needed  
• Support and lead regular performance and business reviews with MROs and repair providers 
• Ensure contracts comply with EASA Part CAMO, Part M, and Part 145 requirements, embedding safety and compliance standards  
• Oversee financial aspects of contracts, including invoice validation, cost tracking, budget adherence, and warranty claims  
• Support supply chain continuity by identifying risks (e.g. single source, obsolescence) and contributing to mitigation plans, including AOG recovery  
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (Engineering, Material Planning, Safety & Compliance, Finance, Operations) to ensure contract deliverables are met  
• Contribute to supplier risk management using operational data, audits, and performance insights  
• Identify improvement opportunities, including cost savings, repair optimization, and alternative sourcing options  
• Ensure compliance with Safety Management System requirements in line with OMM Section 4 and CAME Part 2 / Part 2A (including ISMS) 

Experience

• 4–6+ years of relevant experience in aviation, technical procurement, contract management, or MRO environment  
• Experience managing supplier relationships and technical contracts  
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration in a complex operational environment  
• Experience supporting negotiations and supplier performance management 
• 4–6+ years of relevant experience in aviation, technical procurement, contract management, or MRO environment  
• Experience managing supplier relationships and technical contracts  
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration in a complex operational environment  
• Experience supporting negotiations and supplier performance management 

Hard skills

• Understanding of MRO contracts and aviation supply chain  
• Working knowledge of EASA regulations (Part CAMO, Part M, Part 145)  
• Familiarity with commercial models (TCS, T&M; PBH is a plus)  
• Ability to track and manage supplier KPIs and performance  
• Basic financial and cost analysis capability  
• Understanding of maintenance planning and reliability concepts is an advantage 

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree. 

Language

Fluent English (both written and spoken)

Skills and competencies

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills  
• Effective communication and stakeholder management  
• Solid organizational and coordination skills  
• Commercial awareness with attention to detail  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment  
• Collaborative mindset with a hands-on approach  
• Accountability and ownership of deliverables