Manager, Airport Contracts
Current- Manages a team of 2 in developing, negotiating and managing over 400 Ground Handling, Deicing, Catering, Wheelchair and Aircraft Cleaning Service Contracts at over 125 airports/locations across the United States- Collaborates with stations operations, airport services & planning, inflight, financial planning and accounting departments identifying core business issues relating to operational requirements at various airports- Executes Request for Proposals for airport services to source and evaluate qualified service providers, evaluates bids and negotiates terms and conditions with a focus on best value- Manages executed contracts, works with functional managers as necessary to resolve supplier performance issues as well as modify contracts that require adjustment over time