Junior Buyer

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Two duty meals provided at EKFC

Health and wellness coverage

Paid time off and public holidays

Performance-based annual bonus and SAO

NAJM Awards admiration

Learning and development support

Team events and engagement activities

Job summary

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) is hiring a procurement professional to source local, non-contracted purchases and coordinate with departments to ensure timely availability of goods and services. The role requires strong communication, teamwork under deadlines, and proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office.

You will manage requisitions, validate needs, and maintain ethical procurement practices. Join EKFC to support a global hospitality leader, with competitive benefits and a culture of

Qualifications

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in procurement or supply chain environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Source non-contracted local purchases to ensure availability.
• Validate procurement needs with internal stakeholders.
• Process requisitions into purchase orders promptly.
• Review prices and specs with local suppliers for non-complex items.
• Handle order status communications with customers and suppliers.
• Inform NCRs to suppliers and track NCR status.

Skills

Strong communication

Team oriented

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Workload management

Procurement ethics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (Supply Chain / Procurement preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Perform sourcing activities for all non-contracted local purchases from local suppliers based on requisitions received from various departments, ensuring timely sourcing and availability of required goods and services in line with business requirements.

Validate procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements with internal stakeholders, ensuring sourcing requirements are clearly defined, and purchases meet business needs and customer expectation.

Process requisitions into purchase orders in a timely manner, ensuring required products are available in line with customer needs and proactively communicating any deviations from expected service levels or process delays.

Review prices and product specifications from various local suppliers for non-complex items, ensuring compliance with procurement practices, sustainability and ethical purchasing standards to identify the most suitable and cost-effective option.

Handle customer and supplier correspondences about order status, changes, or cancellations to follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders.

Inform NCR’s (Non-Conformance Reports) from various departments to suppliers and keep track on the status of NCRs to reconcile or resolve order discrepancies with supplies and other stakeholder complaints.

Perform contract uploads, facilitate e-auctions and update internal databases with order details and supporting files, including dates, vendors, quantities and discounts, ensuring accurate and timely maintenance of procurement records and supporting efficient transaction processing.

Identify potential improvement opportunities in the existing working ways by reviewing the current processes to determine optimal setup for purchase requisitions, considering costs, delivery times, product quality and available inventory.

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Qualifications

Education Qualification:

a) High school diploma or equivalent, preferably in Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field (preferred)

b) Additional certification or training in Procurement or Supply Chain Management (preferred)

Work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a relevant field
• Experience in a procurement or supply chain environment

Skills:

• Strong communication skills – Both written and verbal (must have).
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, especially under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Capable of planning and managing personal workload, demonstrating initiative and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to uphold and respect procurement ethics, ensuring integrity in all activities.

At Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), our people are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the world’s largest catering and hospitality services providers, we deliver excellence at scale—supporting airlines, hospitality brands, and global events every day. Our success is driven by the passion, professionalism, and commitment of our teams.

Why Work With Us

At EKFC, your role matters. Whether you work in operations, engineering, corporate services, or support functions, you contribute to delivering safe, reliable, and high‑quality services every single day.

You’ll be part of:

• A globally recognised organisation within the Emirates Group ecosystem
• A diverse, multicultural workforce united by shared standards and values
• A fast‑paced, operational environment where responsibility and professionalism matter
• A workplace that values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement

Life at EKFC

What you can expect:

• Collaborative and approachable leadership
• A diverse, multicultural team
• Open communication and transparency

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Two duty meals provided at EKFC
• Health and wellness coverage
• Paid time off and public holidays
• Performance‑based annual bonus and salary review opportunities, subject to eligibility and company policy
• Recognition for achievements and commitment, including monetary NAJM Awards (Appreciation, Bronze, Silver & Gold levels)
• Learning and development support
• Team events and engagement activities

(Benefits may vary by role and location.)

Our Recruitment Journey

Our recruitment process is designed to be transparent and respectful:

• Application review
• Initial interview or assessment
• Technical Interview & Case Study presentation
• Employment Contract

We aim to keep candidates informed every step of the way.

(The recruitment and interview process may vary depending on the role.)