Manager Procurement

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

Job summary

A leading airline in Abu Dhabi seeks a Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement and contracting process, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in procurement, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and familiarity with procurement software. Join the team and contribute to achieving operational excellence and cost efficiencies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, preferably in technical or industrial sectors.
• Experience with procurement software and ERP systems.
• Budget management and cost-control experience.
• Ability to negotiate at the highest levels with suppliers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in purchasing and contract management processes.
• Engage with partners for cost reduction through joint negotiations.
• Manage supplier performance and contract obligations.
• Guide and coach the sourcing and procurement team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Education

Bachelors in Finance or Commerce

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, ARIBA)

Job description

Synopsis

Manage and oversee the procurement and contracting process for one Sub-Category within Etihad Aviation Training, ensuring Etihad's guidelines, policies, and procurement strategy are executed across the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring that all Etihad Aviation Training requirements are met in the most efficient and effective manner, supporting operational excellence and aligning with the overall corporate objectives of Etihad Airways.

Accountabilities

• Oversee the Implementation of the sourcing and procurement strategies to ensure Etihad's overall objective and goals are met. Review, analyze and develop reports and provide advice to departments on relevant contracts to optimize the quality of bought-in goods and services to ensure Etihad's best interest are served.
• Help drive continuous improvement of purchasing and contract management processes, procedures and systems by recommending and implementing new solutions and/or systems to maximize economic benefits and increase operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Engage with Etihad partners to obtain synergies by conducting joint negotiations and procurement activities to reduce cost and enhance the implementation of Etihad Procurement Strategy.
• Participate in the commercial management of all supply chain and supplier performance activity within their contract portfolio, to implement sustainable solutions to generate cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Provide regular, organized and documented supplier management activities and reporting aimed at driving maximum value from key supply partners, to ensure the proper communication of trends to Etihad stakeholders and recommendations are made timely and accurately.
• Manage the operational delivery and monitoring of contracts and supplier performance to ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled.
• Oversee the preparation and revision of purchasing and sourcing contracts to ensure effective governance of contracting activities.
• Develop, manage and stipulate a portfolio of contracts and tenders that reflect Etihad needs to ensure that legislation, Fraud prevention, sustainability and workforce issues are properly managed.
• Manage the overall direction of the Sourcing and Procurement Team by overseeing the implementation of the established processes, policies and procedures to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations.
• Implement policies and procedures to gather Etihad’s needs to ensure efficient collection and consistent execution of related procurement activities.
• Guide, coach and provide formal/informal feedback to the team to ensure skills development and performance improvement.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelors in Finance or Commerce with Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, preferably in technical or industrial sectors.
• Experience with procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, ARIBA).
• Budget management and cost-control experience.
• A good technical appreciation of the range of procurement categories
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong influencing skills at senior levels to influence acceptance of a new way of working
• Project Management Skills
• Ability to negotiate at the highest levels with suppliers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High computer literacy
  
  

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. All this ties into Etihad’s ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

To learn more, visit etihad.com

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