Head of Air – Procurement & Distribution - Broadbeach, QLD
Head of Air – Procurement & Distribution
We’re looking for a strategic and commercially driven Head of Air – Procurement & Distribution to lead Ignites' air strategy. This role focuses on securing competitive airline partnerships, improving margins, and optimising distribution across GDS, NDC, and API platforms.
You’ll ensure air content is fully integrated across our products, supporting scalable growth, operational efficiency, and a seamless customer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and deliver the air procurement and distribution strategy
- Negotiate airline deals and drive margin improvement
- Manage strategic airline and distribution partnerships
- Oversee GDS, NDC, and API performance and integrations
- Collaborate with Product and Tech teams to enhance air capabilities
- Drive product integration across Ignite divisions
- Lead training, documentation, and compliance for air processes
Key Competencies & Qualities:
- Strong expertise in air procurement, airline contracts, and leisure travel distribution
- Proven negotiation skills with a track record of delivering commercial outcomes
- Solid knowledge of Amadeus systems, including Robotic processes, queue management, Smartflows, NDC, and APIs
- Ability to drive revenue, meet targets, and optimise performance
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with confidence engaging across teams
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work autonomously
- Customer-centric and solutions-focused, with the ability to understand and translate business needs
- Positive, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and quality-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
What you'll enjoy:
📚 Ongoing skills development, plus occasional escapes to bucket list destinations
🚀 Catapult your career across a network of brands and businesses in an evolving industry
✈️ Say no to full price! Nab discounts on travel and more thanks to our sweet rewards program
👩⚕️ Access to industry leading health and well - being programs and financial advisors
🌴 Set up shop in a swanky beachfront office in Broadbeach
💃🏿 Enjoy social events to promote networking, celebration of wins, and sometimes just for fun!
👐🏻 Take volunteer leave as part of giving back to the local community
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