Fleet Acquisition Manager

Purpose of the role

The Fleet Acquisition Manager is responsible for purchasing, financing and managing the fleet of the fastest growing European low-cost airline, with a target to reach 500 aircraft during the coming years. Key responsibilities include identifying, negotiating and contracting the most efficient and best-priced aircraft, engine and aircraft component deals for Wizz Air, through which the position has large influence on the airline’s long-term success and financials. Responsibilities also include fleet financing, aircraft specification and managing relationship with a diverse portfolio of aircraft suppliers, leasing companies and financiers. 

Responsibilities

• Tendering, negotiating and purchasing aircraft, engines and major aircraft components for the airline group; 
• Lead or participate in aircraft and engine financing tenders to identify best-priced and most effective financing solutions; manage related contracting projects; 
• Manage relationship with a portfolio of aircraft suppliers, OEMs, aircraft lessors and banks; identify and deliver savings and new agreements; 
• Ensure that the airline fulfils its obligations under the existing aircraft, engine and financing 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; 
• Coordinate process improvement projects, contract development initiatives and innovations in the Fleet acquisition domain; 
• Maintain relationship with key, innovative stakeholders in the aviation business; 
• Attend supplier events to explore new efficient solutions, business opportunities and products with the aim to improve efficiency and foster the business; 
• Support the financial planning and budgeting process in internal systems 
• Actively cooperate with Corporate Finance developing the most efficient long-term financing methods and solutions for the company. 

Experience

3-5+ years overall working experience, with 2+ years’ experience in the field of either strategic procurement, business development, consulting or other relevant field is a plus 

Hard skills

Computer literacy (Ms Office) 

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree 

Language

Fluent English (both written and spoken)

Skills and competencies

• Strong communication and presentation skills 
• Strong negotiation skills 
• Innovative mindset 
• Eager to work in teams and projects 
• Proactivity with a "can-do" attitude 
• A self-motivated individual with demonstrated capacity for ownership and responsibility 
• Advanced analytical skills