Buyer Technical Procurement

Etihad Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation service provider in Abu Dhabi seeks a Procurement Specialist to ensure timely and compliant supply of aircraft materials. The role involves executing procurement activities, managing vendor performance, and optimizing costs. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s in Aviation or Supply Chain, possess over 5 years of experience in aviation procurement, and have a strong background in MRO systems. Excellent negotiation and analytical skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ aviation procurement experience in Airline/MRO preferred.
• Advanced capability in Excel and familiarity with MRO systems required.
• Solid understanding of aircraft technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement of aircraft parts and services in line with KPIs.
• Manage AOG and critical demand to minimize disruptions.
• Drive cost optimization through price analysis and negotiation.

Skills

Aviation procurement experience

MRO systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Advanced Excel capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

AMOS

CMRO

Power BI

Job description

Role Purpose

Ensure timely, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective supply of aircraft materials and technical services to enable on-time maintenance and operational excellence at Etihad Engineering. This role balances operational responsiveness with commercial rigor, strengthens supplier performance, and delivers continuous improvement in cost, lead time, and service reliability across planned and AOG demand

Key Responsibilities

• Execute procurement of aircraft parts and services in line with material planning, operational priorities, and supply chain KPIs
• Source from OEMs, distributors, and approved suppliers, ensuring full compliance with airworthiness, quality, and certification requirements
• Manage AOG and critical demand to minimize operational disruption
• Lead commercial activities for non-contracted spend, including RFQs, tenders, bid evaluation, and supplier negotiations
• Drive cost optimization through price analysis and negotiation of pricing, commercial terms, warranties, rebates, and lead times
• Monitor and improve supplier performance across lead time, TAT, quality, and service reliability
• Proactively manage open and overdue orders to ensure on-time delivery and operational continuity
• Own end-to-end resolution of receipt discrepancies (SDRs) and invoice queries to meet supply chain service targets
• Maintain accurate order status, documentation, and audit trails to ensure transparency for planning and operations

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Aviation, Supply Chain, or related technical field, 5+ years’ aviation procurement experience (Airline/MRO preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of MRO systems (e.g., AMOS, CMRO), advanced Excel capability, Power BI a plus
• Solid understanding of aircraft technical documentation (AMM, IPC, CMM, MPD, RSPLs)
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Clear, structured communicator, effective cross-functional collaborator, detail-oriented and results-driven