Sustainable Aviation Fuel Procurement Manager – North America
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Procurement Manager – North America
Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Role Introduction
Reports to: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Procurement Manager
We are looking for people who are passionate about climate change and can envision a carbon neutral future for the aviation industry; people who are able to collaborate effectively across multiple industry players and stakeholder groups to reach our goals; and those who are able to think creatively and innovatively to find exciting new solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Cathay Pacific is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our personal data policy and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. All related information will be kept in our file for up to 24 months. A copy of our Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request by contacting our Data Protection Officer.
Reports to: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Procurement Manager
We are looking for people who are passionate about climate change and can envision a carbon neutral future for the aviation industry; people who are able to collaborate effectively across multiple industry players and stakeholder groups to reach our goals; and those who are able to think creatively and innovatively to find exciting new solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the definition and implementation of the sourcing strategy for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in North America.
- Conduct market analysis and identifies trends that may have an impact on the future supply of SAF in North America.
- Lead the supplier engagement process, identifies opportunities for the supply of SAF and coordinates with various internal teams and external stakeholders to complete due diligence.
- Conduct negotiations with producers, suppliers, resellers and other stakeholder groups in the North American SAF market with a strong focus on assurance of supply and mitigation of long-term commercial and operational risks.
- Facilitate the establishment of joint ventures or other forms of collaboration with other industry players when considered beneficial to projects.
- Prepare and present sourcing updates to senior management.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in SAF Procurement
- Comprehensive knowledge of the North American SAF market and its evolving landscape
- Understanding of regulatory requirements in North America and basic contract law
- Experience in physical trading is a plus and basic understanding of hedging practices is preferred
- Proven ability to navigate complex market dynamics and capitalize on emerging opportunities
- Entrepreneurial mindset, strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills with a ‘hands-on’ mentality
- Strong knowledge of project management principles and practices
- Excellent people skills; ability to inspire, build trust and influence internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to build a strong network and secure Cathay’s position in the SAF supply market
- Demonstrate ability to define and implement strategies
- Analytical and presentation skills
- Approachable and decisive
- International travel required
- Fluent in English
Cathay Pacific is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with our personal data policy and for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not notified within eight weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. All related information will be kept in our file for up to 24 months. A copy of our Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request by contacting our Data Protection Officer.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain -
Industries
Airlines and Aviation
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