Procurement Manager

The Emirates Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee supplier relationships, manage aircraft leases, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement and a strong background in engineering. This role involves strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and stakeholder management to optimize operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Procurement, Aircraft, or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in an airline, OEM, or Maintenance Organisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and performance assessments.
• Negotiate contracts and oversee lease management.
• Support stakeholders in procurement initiatives and compliance.

Skills

Supplier Performance Management

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Sourcing and supplier selection: Formulate sourcing plans including negotiation strategies in conjunction with the business/user department within the approved budget. Identify and evaluate sources of supply that meet Emirates requirements, minimizing total lifetime cost and business risk.
• Supplier Relationship Management, KPIs, and assessment: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to provide optimal benefits to Emirates. Develop and implement comprehensive supplier assessment and benchmarking processes to measure performance, quality, turn-around times, operational support, etc. Address any shortfalls identified with appropriate actions in a timely manner.
• Stakeholder Management: Support stakeholders in their procurement initiatives, including spend assessment, business case preparation, cost monitoring against budgets, and compliance with regulations.
• Process and procedure: Ensure all processes align with group policies and regulations, are documented in EPMs, and are continuously reviewed for effectiveness. Lead the team, conduct performance management, and ensure SLA and departmental objectives are met.
• Lease Negotiations: Act as Engineering Focal for Corporate Treasury in reviewing and negotiating financing arrangements for aircraft deliveries. Coordinate with Fleet Planning to identify lease extensions and negotiate terms for cost-effective and flexible aircraft operation.
• Lease Management: Oversee contractual obligations in aircraft leases, coordinate with stakeholders for data/reports, issue notices to lessors, and maintain a comprehensive lease obligation database.
• Aircraft redeliveries and end-of-lease management: Manage end-of-lease processes, negotiate contractual payments, and coordinate with stakeholders for smooth, timely, and cost-effective aircraft redeliveries.
• Aircraft Disposal: Manage aircraft disposals, identify potential bidders/buyers, negotiate contracts, and coordinate disposal processes, including engineering scrap inventory.
• Contracting: Draft and negotiate contracts capturing negotiated terms, operational support, cost protection, SLAs, penalties, and remedies. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to finalize and execute contracts in accordance with policies and guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Honours in Business and/or Engineering, preferably Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in Procurement, Aircraft, or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in an airline, OEM, or Maintenance Organisation.
• Extensive knowledge of supplier performance management and relationship structuring.
• Understanding of airline engineering and maintenance activities.
• Ability to create, implement, and sell business processes.
• Strong project management skills in a global supply environment.
• Ability to benchmark supply markets continuously.
• Experience with aviation line/base and engineering maintenance services is a plus.
• Familiarity with GCAA/FAA/EASA regulations is advantageous.
• Domain expertise in aircraft management is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills.

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