City: Solna
Purchasing Manager
Fuel is the single largest external spend category for any airline, making it one of the most critical cost drivers in our business.
As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Fuel Manager to join SAS. In this role, you will help shape our fuel strategy, optimize costs, secure reliable supply, and support operational continuity across our network.
This is a unique opportunity to work with one of the airline industry's most important commodities while contributing directly to SAS's profitability, operational performance, and sustainability ambitions.
Challenges you will work on:
As Fuel Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient fuel procurement, supplier management, and operational fuel planning across SAS.
You will:
- Develop and implement fuel management strategies to optimize cost and improve efficiency.
- Lead tenders and fuel-related supply chain projects.
- Manage monthly fuel volume nominations and supplier allocation processes.
- Analyze fuel consumption trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support Flight Operations and stakeholders during fuel supply disruptions.
- Follow up and manage occurrence reporting and SafetyNet activities.
- Contribute to the continuous development of fuel procurement processes, supplier partnerships, and operational resilience.
The Team
You will join a close collaborative team and have the opportunity to help shape its ways of working and future direction.
The role is part of a larger Procurement organization and involves close collaboration with stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Treasury, Tax, Sustainability, and Flight Operations. Success is built on teamwork, transparency, and strong partnerships both internally and externally.
To be successful we believe you have
To be successful, we believe you have
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience within procurement, supply chain, operations, analytics, or a similar business area.
- Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
- Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong commercial awareness and an interest in market dynamics and cost optimization.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across different functions and seniority levels.
- A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with a willingness to take ownership and drive initiatives forward.
- The ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a dynamic operational environment.
- Strong organizational skills and a structured way of working.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Swedish language skills are considered an advantage, as the role involves collaboration with stakeholders across Scandinavia.
- Experience working with aviation fuel, energy markets, or commodity procurement is considered meritorious
Why SAS?
At SAS, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development in an international, fast-paced working environment. We are dedicated to the continuous growth of our employees. Working with us comes with a variety of benefits, including:
- Travel Perks: Enjoy discounted travel opportunities around the world with SAS.
- Health & Wellness: Access to health and wellness benefits, including a newly renovated gym with complimentary classes such as CrossFit and yoga.
- Discounts: Receive discounts from a wide range of brands, as well as on transportation to and from airports, airport shops, hotels, and car rentals.
- Work Environment: Our office location in Frösundavik offers a vibrant workspace with a restaurant, café, and easy access to outdoor activities in Hagaparken and Brunnsviken. Engage in running, tennis, outdoor gym sessions, kayaking, and stand-up paddling with equipment available free of charge.
- Convenient Commute: Benefit from a non-stop bus service connecting our office to Solna station, and commuter trains, alongside a network of cycle paths.
Our Culture at SAS
At SAS, we are dedicated to caring for each other, delighting our travelers, and driving the transformation towards sustainable aviation. As a future colleague on our team, you’ll join a culture where we work collaboratively towards common goals, recognize each other's contributions, and celebrate successes. Our focus is on safe, sustainable, and punctual execution, and we are committed to protecting our planet while transforming SAS for the future. This is an empowering workplace where you can thrive, grow, and take ownership of your work. Join us at SAS and be part of shaping the future of aviation!
Come and fly with us!
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Additional information
- Deadline for application: 27/09/2026. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as interviews are conducted continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. Note that we are not able to handle any applications that are sent by email, due to GDPR regulations.
- Position: Fulltime (100%) starting with a 6-month probation period
- This position is based in Frösundavik, Solna (Stockholm), and you will be expected to work onsite. Remote work may also be an option, depending on the agreement made with your manager.
- A background check will be conducted at the final stage of this recruitment process, as this role is security classified. If you are aware of any specific matters that may come up during this background check, we kindly ask you to be transparent about them during the recruitment process.
If you have questions about this position, you are welcome to contact Ludvig Ageby Svensson, Head of Fuel & Charges,
[email protected]. Please note that we are not able to handle any applications that are sent by email due to the GDPR regulations.
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SAS, Scandinavia's leading airline since 1946, operates from its principal hub at Copenhagen Airport (CPH), complemented by hubs in Oslo (OSL) and Stockholm (ARN). Our mission is to connect Scandinavia with the world and the world with Scandinavia. Each year, SAS serves more than 25 million passengers and transports 55 tons of cargo to 135 destinations across Europe, the USA, and Asia. With a passionate workforce of over 10,000 colleagues, we collaborate with partners and customers to drive transformative changes in aviation. We are committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, embodying the visionary spirit of our founders: “To move from the old to what is about to come, is the only tradition worth keeping”. Innovation and societal progress are at the heart of everything we do. For
