Transformation & Performance Manager

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At Vueling, we love things to happen. We always do our best to go one step further and do it better. We invite our people to celebrate their unique strengths, work as a team to overcome challenges and achieve their goals for the greater good.

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We are one of Europe's leading low-cost airlines, with special relevance in the Spanish domestic market, as well as in France and Italy.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Transformation & Performance Manager to join our Maintenance Supplier Management team. Reporting to the Head of Maintenance Supplier Management, this role is critical to supporting Vueling's future strategy from a maintenance suppliers perspective, leading the strategy for new maintenance suppliers aligned with the fleet transition plan (B737 MAX fleet incorporation project) and the airline's long-term plans

You will take ownership of transformation and performance governance, ensuring supplier readiness, operational excellence, and measurable value across our maintenance supplier ecosystem. Acting as the key integrator between technical and commercial functions, you will lead strategic transformation projects, implement performance frameworks, and drive continuous improvement.

This is a strategic role for someone who thrives in cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision-making, and driving operational excellence in a high-impact, fleet transition project.

Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Lead strategic transformation initiatives, promoting change and aligning projects with business priorities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (technical, commercial, financial) to deliver transformation goals.
• Develop and oversee supplier performance frameworks, KPIs, and SLAs, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews, manage escalations, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Provide advanced analytics and actionable insights to support executive decision-making and strategic sourcing.
• Monitor contract compliance, support renewals/renegotiations, and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities through supplier performance and process optimization.
• Foster collaboration across teams to maintain consistent standards, reporting, and best practices.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of transformation and performance projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality and business standards.
• Apply structured project management practices to monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Main Relationships

• Technical Director, OPS Strategic Planning Director, Maintenance Head of and Managers, Finance Business Partners, CFO, COO, Director/Head of Vendor Management, Administration and Legal departments and IAG GBS Procurement.
• All Maintenance departments.
• All Categories Suppliers, Lessors, Aircraft, Parts, Engines Manufacturers

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in Airlines Maintenace teams, supplier management, procurement support, or contract administration, ideally within the aviation or related industry.
• At least 4 years of experience leading or supporting cross-functional projects involving technical, commercial and financial stakeholders.
• Familiarity with supplier relationship management and cost control initiatives.
• Good understanding of aviation contracts, maintenance operations or performance governance frameworks is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of Procure-to-Pay systems (e.g., SAP, Icertis) and/or data analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau) highly valued.

Competencies

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, able to interpret complex performance data and turn it into actionable insights.
• Excellent reporting and presentation abilities, capable of delivering clear executive updates and performance dashboards.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across cross-functional teams.
• A proactive, results-oriented mindset with structured problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ownership, adaptability, and a growth mindset in dynamic, international environments.
• Solid understanding of negotiation dynamics and contract governance principles.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Languages

Spanish C1

English C1

Other

Knowledge in Budget and Cost Management.

Location

Viladecans, Barcelona

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