Suryavir Singh Bisht

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ABOUT SURYAVIR SINGH BISHT

Experienced airline professional across domains of Engineering Contracts & Technical Procurement, Supply Chain and Materials Management with global track record in the aviation industry.Recent Roles:Air India: Currently contracted to direct and control supplies for Engineering Procurement (Contracts) for 300+ aircraft. Supervising procurement processes to ensure timely & cost efficient supplies and quality compliances. SpiceJet Airlines (2nd Stint): Sr. General Manager Ground Services - Led all negotiations with airport operators & service providers controlled by Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India for aeronautical charges for 50+ aircraft. Authorized Representative of SpiceJet to IATA.SaudiGulf Airlines: Corporate Contracts Manager - Directed all contracts, including aircraft and engines leases and engineering component procurement. Played a key role in airline\'s growth.Earlier Roles:SpiceJet Airlines (1st Stint): General Manager Contracts – Led and negotiated all contracts, including aircraft & engine leases, component supplies and maintenance contracts for 100+ aircraft Kingfisher Airlines: Senior Manager Engineering Procurement & Logistics - Controlled procurement & supply chain for engineering spares for 50+ aircraft. Worked with global partners in engineering projects. Jet Airways (formally Air Sahara): Senior Materials Manager – Controlled & headed materials department for procurement, stores, supply chain & logistics of engineering spares for 25+ aircraft. Prior to this, held various roles within the airlines in Finance and Planning departments. Cross-Industry Experience in the hospitality sector: Oberoi Hotels and Taj Hotels provided a broader perspective of engineering procurement, contracts, materials management and supply chain. Key Strengths:Contract Negotiation & Management: Expertise in negotiating and managing a wide range of contracts in the aviation industry, including aircraft purchases, leases and maintenance.Airline Growth & Development: Proven ability to contribute to the growth and development of airlines, both in LCC and Full Service carriers, particularly in start-up phases.Strategic Partnerships: Strong experience in building and maintaining relationships with global partners in the aviation sector.Cost Optimization & Risk Mitigation: Focus on identifying and mitigating risks while optimizing costs across various departments.Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, MBA in Marketing, PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management. Certificates in Contract Law (Harvard) & Business Law (Cornell)