Aviation Purchasing Specialist — Strategic Sourcing

Sanad Aero Solutions Gmbh.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanad Aerotech, based in Abu Dhabi, is seeking a Specialist - Gate 2 in Operational Purchasing. You will collaborate with multiple departments to understand high-value demands and make informed procurement decisions, reporting to the Manager – Gate 2.

This full-time role involves sourcing, supplier negotiations, PO processing, and ensuring timely deliveries while managing vendor performance to meet strict quality and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing/Procurement, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications from CIPS, APICS, or CSCP preferred.
• Mandatory aviation regulatory compliance training or certification from EASA and FAA.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing Strategy & Market Analysis: Develop sourcing strategies for high-value needs and manage RFPs for indirect materials/services exceeding 500k AED.
• Purchase Requisition & Order Processing: Process requisitions and POs, track approvals, and coordinate manufacturing and shipment logistics.
• Stakeholder Communication & Reporting: Provide updates to management and requestors on requisition and order status.
• Supplier Relationship Management & Negotiation: Build supplier partnerships and negotiate favorable pricing/terms.
• Quality Control & Issue Resolution: Assess stock quality and manage discrepancies with suppliers and management.
• Vendor Research & Documentation: Conduct vendor research, maintain documentation, ensure quality approvals, monitor performance.
• Other Duties: Support additional tasks to back operational purchasing functions.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing & Market Analysis

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Supplier Relationship Management & Neg

Quality Assurance & Issue Resolution

Research & Data Management

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

Attention to Detail & Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing/Procurement, or related discipline

CIPS/APICS/CSCP certification preferred

Aviation regulatory compliance training (EASA/FAA) mandatory

Job description

Sanad Aerotech, based in Abu Dhabi, is seeking a Specialist - Gate 2 in Operational Purchasing. You will collaborate with multiple departments to understand high-value demands and make informed procurement decisions, reporting to the Manager – Gate 2.

This full-time role involves sourcing, supplier negotiations, PO processing, and ensuring timely deliveries while managing vendor performance to meet strict quality and operational requirements.