Contract Manager

CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond – to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others – and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world – safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board!

At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture:
Accountability: Take pride and ownership of our actions and results.
Collaboration: Working together with transparency and trust to drive continuous improvement.
Care: Creating a safe and sustainable environment for all.
Integrity: Doing what's right and fostering a culture of respect.
Excellence: Prioritizing quality services and setting industry standards.

Contract Manager

workplace: Jasionka

 

This role will be instrumental in developing and implementing an innovative procurement strategies to
ensure the company’s competitive cost base, cash flow, risk management and strong partnerships.

• Creating and executing the commercial negotiating strategy for (new) helicopter purchases.
• Manage and negotiate the additional investments (AFE’s) for Aircraft modifications and upgrades.
• Drive and Negotiate the license contracting for the CHC MRO, ensure each license adds value.
• Manage the execution of the Helicopter demand by leading the Category teams consisting of Category Managers,
  OEM/MRO Contracting Managers and specialists.
• Run the organization's Category Management core business as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Develop the organizational capabilities that are needed for the organization to be fit for purpose and fit for the future, including resources, strategic planning, and execution.
• Responsible for managing the OEM contracts and relations in order to reduce the cost and improving the Turn a
  round time for our Aircraft in the fleet and supported through Heli-One.

EDUCATION:
• Master degree required; Supply Chain or Business focus preferred, Engineering background
desirable

EXPERIENCE:
• Extensive (min 10 yrs) experience in supply chain management positions.
• Experience working in international organizations.
• Preferable a background in regulated technical industries.
• Strong communicator and process-oriented.
• Well versed in intercultural collaboration
• Demonstrated team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Background in Aviation and understanding Engines is a plus

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
• Develops robust and forward-thinking procurement strategy in the areas of risk management, effective
resourcing and project management.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills - Capable of developing and maintaining valuable partnerships with
internal (e.g. peers) and external stakeholders (e.g. supplier network).
• Assertive – Provides strong leadership and coaching, setting clear goals and directions

Agile and Adaptable - Comfortable working in agile work environments, seamlessly switching between
strategic planning and practical execution.
• Planning & Prioritizing – Balancing competing priorities, managing agendas and resources.
• Driven on execution and results – Emphasizes accountability and a pragmatic approach combined with
a results-oriented mindset.

•  Must have legal right to live and work in Poland.