Overview
Reports to: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Procurement and Strategy Manager (based in Hong Kong)
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.
- Responsible for the definition and implementation of the sourcing strategy for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in various regions in order to meet the discretionary and mandatory requirements for Cathay.
- Conduct market analysis and identifies trends that may have an impact on the future supply of SAF in those markets.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure SAF meets the compliance criteria.
- 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 tenders and subsequent negotiations with producers, suppliers, resellers and other stakeholder groups in various markets with a strong focus on assurance of supply and mitigation of long-term commercial and operational risks.
- 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 global SAF markets (mainly Americas, Europe and Asia) and their evolving landscape
- Understanding of regulatory requirements and basic contract law in various jurisdictions
- 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
- Demonstrated ability to define and implement strategies
- Strong Analytical and presentation skills
- Approachable and decisive
- Exceptionally good communication skills in both written and verbal form in English. Mandrin is preferred.
- Knowledge of SAP Ariba, XML language is preferred.
This role is currently based in the United Kingdom. Applicants must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
Subject to further discussion, this role could also be based in an alternative country within Europe that Cathay Pacific operates in. Applicants must have the right to live and work within the alternative country in Europe.
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. Cathay Pacific also has the right to close the vacancy early.
A copy of our Personal Information Collection Statement will be provided upon request by contacting our Data Protection Officer.
