Qantas
SAF Partnerships and Procurement Manager (Americas)
Qantas, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
SAF Partnerships and Procurement Manager (Americas)
Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.
Job Description
Drive Qantas’ Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement and partnership strategy across the Americas
Lead SAF purchasing and contract management within the Americas region
Build and sustain strategic partnerships, including with the corporate community, to accelerate Qantas’ and the airline industries decarbonization goals
Full‑time, permanent position based in either Los Angeles or Seattle (other locations across the West Coast will also be considered)
$130,000 - $160,000 USD per annum plus bonus
At Qantas, we represent Australia to the world. Our diverse country is known for its spirit, mateship and a can‑do attitude. We’re resilient and strong and it’s in us to be our best. We see it as our responsibility to take ownership and drive outcomes, ensuring we contribute to taking the organisation forward. We understand our priorities and what needs to be delivered, taking the initiative to keep things moving.
As the SAF Partnerships & Procurement Manager (Americas), you will play a critical role in delivering Qantas’ SAF procurement strategy and advancing our decarbonization objectives across the region. Your focus will be to secure reliable and competitively priced SAF by leading the negotiation and management of supply agreements, overseeing contract governance, and optimizing procurement strategies in line with market conditions and regulatory incentives. This includes responsibility for managing supplier performance and building strong, collaborative relationships with SAF producers, value chain partners, and corporate customers to scale SAF adoption.
In addition, you will drive the identification and evaluation of new SAF opportunities, develop business cases, and foster strategic partnerships to support Qantas’ customers Scope 3 sustainability goals. This will require closely working with internal teams – including APAC SAF, corporate sales, loyalty, freight, and government relations – as well as external stakeholders. Your ability to be highly organized, manage complex stakeholder relationships, deliver commercial outcomes, and provide market intelligence will be key to your success in this dynamic and high‑impact role.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the low carbon fuels industry with airlines or fuel producers, or experience in customer‑facing SAF program. Sales experience strongly preferred.
Proven capability to craft and negotiate complex renewable fuels procurement contracts and secure favourable terms.
Strong program or project management skills, with experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams.
Deep understanding of SAF markets, supply chain dynamics, and sustainability standards.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior decision‑makers.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, think creatively, and thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
Tertiary qualifications in business, sustainability, procurement, or a related field are highly desirable.
Benefits
We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel from the USA to Australia and within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 4 weeks’ vacation and 15 days sick leave for eligible employees.
We are planning for the future: Our 401K match offering is 8% for eligible employees.
We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.
Qantas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Applications close: Tuesday, 20th of January 2026 (PST)
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Job Description
Drive Qantas’ Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) procurement and partnership strategy across the Americas
Lead SAF purchasing and contract management within the Americas region
Build and sustain strategic partnerships, including with the corporate community, to accelerate Qantas’ and the airline industries decarbonization goals
Full‑time, permanent position based in either Los Angeles or Seattle (other locations across the West Coast will also be considered)
$130,000 - $160,000 USD per annum plus bonus
At Qantas, we represent Australia to the world. Our diverse country is known for its spirit, mateship and a can‑do attitude. We’re resilient and strong and it’s in us to be our best. We see it as our responsibility to take ownership and drive outcomes, ensuring we contribute to taking the organisation forward. We understand our priorities and what needs to be delivered, taking the initiative to keep things moving.
As the SAF Partnerships & Procurement Manager (Americas), you will play a critical role in delivering Qantas’ SAF procurement strategy and advancing our decarbonization objectives across the region. Your focus will be to secure reliable and competitively priced SAF by leading the negotiation and management of supply agreements, overseeing contract governance, and optimizing procurement strategies in line with market conditions and regulatory incentives. This includes responsibility for managing supplier performance and building strong, collaborative relationships with SAF producers, value chain partners, and corporate customers to scale SAF adoption.
In addition, you will drive the identification and evaluation of new SAF opportunities, develop business cases, and foster strategic partnerships to support Qantas’ customers Scope 3 sustainability goals. This will require closely working with internal teams – including APAC SAF, corporate sales, loyalty, freight, and government relations – as well as external stakeholders. Your ability to be highly organized, manage complex stakeholder relationships, deliver commercial outcomes, and provide market intelligence will be key to your success in this dynamic and high‑impact role.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the low carbon fuels industry with airlines or fuel producers, or experience in customer‑facing SAF program. Sales experience strongly preferred.
Proven capability to craft and negotiate complex renewable fuels procurement contracts and secure favourable terms.
Strong program or project management skills, with experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams.
Deep understanding of SAF markets, supply chain dynamics, and sustainability standards.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior decision‑makers.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, think creatively, and thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
Tertiary qualifications in business, sustainability, procurement, or a related field are highly desirable.
Benefits
We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel from the USA to Australia and within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 4 weeks’ vacation and 15 days sick leave for eligible employees.
We are planning for the future: Our 401K match offering is 8% for eligible employees.
We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.
Qantas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Applications close: Tuesday, 20th of January 2026 (PST)
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