The General Manager- Procurement & Cost Optimization, will be a member of Caribbean Airlines (CAL) Senior Leadership Team and will provide leadership for and oversee all of the company’s procurement activities, ensuring that they are conducted in accordance with policies and procedures. The incumbent will function in the capacity of the Named Procurement Officer as identified by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property act, creating strategy for procurement, identifying risk profile and establish mitigation strategies. He/She will develop and amend over time, CAL’s Procurement strategy to support corporate and operations strategy, and to ensure that price-driven procurement strategies, policies and manuals are in place, and that above all else, there is compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This individual must also manage the Cost Optimization function. This is a contract (fixed-term) position.

Key Deliverables:

Service Delivery:

• Ensures the effective and efficient delivery of company provided services to employees in keeping with the department’s approved SLAs.

Policy Compliance:

• Ensures compliance with all legislative, regulatory, and operational policy requirements.
• Monitoring contracts for compliance with terms and conditions, supplier evaluation, reporting to regulatory bodies as required by the Office of Procurement Regulation.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with the Company’s Procurement Policy by the Buyers.

Strategic Perspective:

• Possesses an excellent understanding of the organization’s overall objectives and strategies; has a good understanding of the organization’s business, and the competitive spanets and challenges within which it operates. Can translate this requirement into a value adding and overall efficient Procurement strategy.
• Preparation of a Caribbean Airlines’ Procurement Strategy and advise on Approvals Level Model
• Preparation of the Annual Procurement Plan, establishing the organization strategy for the upcoming twelve-month period identifying all the segments of planned procurement. Submission of Annual Procurement Report and Schedule to the CEO and OPR for approval.
• Developing disposal and significant (high value and/or high risk) procurement strategies.

Profitability:

• Manages assigned resources to maximize efficiency of operations and create value for customers.
• Ensures that all goods and services are purchased at an optimal price and within time constraints, and that all purchases represent good value for money through expert knowledge of the airline industry supply chain.
• Maintains a vendor database that ensures effective pricing and good value for money.
• Manages operational budget for the Procurement function and provide budget advisory services to managers regarding purchasing.
• Ensures reconciliation of financial accounts and support in cash flow planning related to monies expended through Procurement.
• Negotiate the best deals for Caribbean Airlines, whilst maintaining good vendor relationships.

People Management:

• Supports the growth and development of team members, through effective engagement, leadership, and guidance. Supports the Company’s People Agenda through adherence to related policies, processes and initiatives, and championing of company core values.
• Manages staff recruitment, appraisal, discipline, and reward.
• Builds the Procurement skills base within the organization to align with the Corporate and Procurement Strategies and Operational requirements.
• Ensures that those involved in procurement are trained or receiving training within the field.
• Fosters a collaborative and results-oriented team environment.

Reporting:

• Ensures the delivery of accurate and timely operational and other reports, with a view to supporting effective data analysis and decision-making.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications and Experience:

• You will possess a Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain or related field, and the CIPS or other Procurement qualification.
• You will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in a procurement role, five (5) of which must have been in a senior leadership position.
• Ideally, you should have procurement experience at a senior level in the airline industry, as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the industry supply chain, and a strong network of relationships within the airline supply chain/industry.

Knowledge and Competency:

• Working knowledge of the SAP Procurement module or other Procurement software.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act and OPR.
• Project Management experience within a procurement role.
• A working knowledge of financial issues and can apply financial policy procedure.
• Ability to analyze, summarize and present financial information.
• Proficient MS Office, particularly MS Word and MS Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with external, as well as internal stakeholders.
• Negotiation skills are critical.
• A comprehensive knowledge of the airline supply chain, and a strong network of relationships within the airline supply chain industry.
• Customer service excellence orientation – for both the internal and external customer.
• Ability to follow a process based on documented guidelines.
• Ability to influence others to pursue specific courses of action.

Additional Information:

The successful candidate will be based at the companys head office on Golden Grove Road, Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, must be legally authorised to work in Trinidad and Tobago, and may be required to travel to other Caribbean Airlines jurisdictions.

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Please submit your application via careers.caribbean-airlines.com​ by attaching an up-to-date resume.

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Address your application to:

Attention: CAL Recruitment Re: GM Procurement

Caribbean Airlines Limited, Golden Grove Road,

Piarco, Trinidad

The closing date for receipt of all responses is Tuesday 3rd February, 2026, at UTC 11:59 PM