Procurement Specialist (Emirati Talent Pool)

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled procurement specialist to enhance sourcing performance and drive cost-saving initiatives. This role involves negotiating supplier contracts, managing vendor relationships, and implementing innovative sourcing strategies. The ideal candidate will bring at least three years of relevant experience, particularly in aviation or hospitality. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment, where your contributions will directly impact the organization's success and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with MCIPS preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement or category management.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate supplier contracts to achieve best value for EKFC.
• Engage with stakeholders to prioritize purchasing activities.

Skills

Supplier Negotiation

Vendor Management

Cost Saving Initiatives

Market Research

Contract Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MCIPS or equivalent

Tools

ERP Systems (Oracle, SAP)

Job description

Job Purpose:

The role will be responsible for sourcing food & beverages and Non-food related items and managing vendors for EKFC. The successful candidate will be able to perform sourcing activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers. Key measurement of success will be ability to demonstrate value addition (cost saving) to the business through effective implementation of sourcing initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Undertake supplier negotiations, create award recommendation reports and implement effective contracts.
• Effectively engage with internal stakeholders on a regular basis to plan and prioritize purchasing activities.
• Set SMART objectives for sourcing projects and teams and provide regular and objective feedback on the performance.
• Lead cost saving strategic initiatives to ensure that EKFC achieves best value.
• Engage with Business and negotiate contractual arrangements with suppliers to ensure that value for money and excellent service levels are maintained and optimised.
• Maximise profit by tendering contracts and meeting with suppliers to negotiate the best terms of contract.
• Research and implement new concepts and innovative products / methodologies to enhance sourcing performance.
• Track and report on category spend, savings and general performance.
• Identify opportunities and implement actions to achieve efficiencies.
• Work with Procurement analyst information to inform price and market strategies.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure EKFC is a client of choice that receives continuous business improvement opportunities.
• Actively monitor external business environment and be fully aware of the changes in the inflationary and purchasing environment for categories under management.
• Implement negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Industry qualified within procurement profession preferred (MCIPS or equivalent)

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in a relevant field
• Previous experience working in a Procurement / category management position in a similar role / industry preferably in aviation, airline catering or hospitality.
• Technical knowledge of the F&B procurement categories.
• Working knowledge of ERP Systems such as Oracle and SAP.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions.