Procurement Officer - Cabin, IFEC Supply Chain Linefit

The Emirates Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Engineering, part of The Emirates Group, seeks a Procurement Officer in Abu Dhabi to support purchasing of Aircraft Spares, BFE, tools and Retrofit materials for engineering. You will manage RFQs, negotiate terms, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely deliveries and cost efficiency.

Join a world-class aviation maintenance network with global reach, driving supplier performance, backlog reduction, and KPI reporting while adhering to EK procedures and Authority Manual

Qualifications

• Industry experience in Supply Chain is preferable.
• Knowledge of inventory systems, forecasting, materials management and purchasing.
• Familiar with aircraft systems including maintenance philosophies, practices, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing of Aircraft Spares, BFE, Tools, Consumables and Modification Retrofit Materials required by Engineering.
• Prepare and execute RFQs, shortlist and negotiate best quotes, terms and incoterms; release POs within financial limits.
• Monitor overdue orders, backlogs, vendor performance and KPI metrics; coordinate with CMU and Groups Accounts Payable for timely payments.
• Follow EK policies and Authority Manual; ensure on-time delivery and cost optimization; post-acceptance service orders as required.

Skills

Supply Chain

Purchasing

Inventory Control

Forecasting

Vendor Management

Education

12 yrs schooling

Job description

Job Purpose

Emirates Engineering is one of the world s most technologically advanced aircraft maintenance facilities We are GCAA CAR V approved and support the world s largest fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft operated by Emirates We also support the fleets of thirty other airlines through third-party maintenance contracts Our exceptional team sets industry benchmarks All Emirates Engineering personnel are fully qualified at all levels They manage and implement all aspects of maintenance engineering quality planning and logistics Our diligence is uncompromising our commitment to quality and superior levels of safety is unwavering And this has established our reputation for world-leading aircraft maintenance As Procurement Officer you will need to support purchasing of Aircraft Spares Buyer Furnished Equipment BFE Tools Consumables and Modification Retrofit Materials required by Engineering in order to support the business to maintain desired Aircraft dispatch reliability standards

Timely sourcing where applicable purchasing and borrowing of assigned group of items including BFE and Retrofit Mod items and breakdown spares of in-house repairable items in line with the Procurement policy EK Engineering Procedures and Authority Manual Support objectives of supply chain management on weekly monthly and annual basis to measure and control Overdue Orders Backlogs Vendor Performance and other agreed strategic Key Performance Indicators KPI Highlight critical service delivery failures and implement corrective actions to maintain performance productivity and delivery at the agreed level Independently perform Price amp Lead Time review in collaboration with Contracts Management Unit CMU to identify and challenge vendors on any variance not in line with the relevant contract like Boeing PSAA Airbus SSC EK agreements etc and address such changes and any other issues with Vendors Perform timely clearance of Invoice and Stores Discrepancies through efficient coordination with internal stakeholder Vendors to avoid backlogs quarantine stock build up and credit holds In case of any backlog build up provide visibility to management and take corrective action on priority Analyse supply chain data related to Engineering across all markets and generate reports with recommendation to management for implementation of new systems and processes to control supply chain KPIs and ensure a cost-efficient operation Participate in selection acceptance testing training and implementation of purchasing system enhancement or related software to ensure the new system software has the desired functions and features it is implemented smoothly and utilised to maximum capability Independently prepare and execute where applicable Request for Quotations RFQ shortlist analyse and negotiate for the best quote and terms of business price availability lead time quality INCOTERM and payment terms and authorise release purchase orders for values up to assigned financial limit For values above financial limit obtain financial approval from competent authority Prepare and execute EK Engineering related Service Order post receipt of approved RFS Request for Service and valid Vendor quotation contract from requesting stakeholder Inform Group Accounts Payable GAPS to proceed with the invoice payment once requesting stakeholder confirms successful completion of required service by Vendor Evaluate BFE list from Engineering Projects EP for new aircraft delivery Major Retrofits and validate contractual pricing against approved budget In the event where BFE value exceeds approved budget highlight to EP to obtain supplemental budget approval prior to order placement Follow-up on BFE orders until delivery based on On-Dock Date ODD and invoice clearance Establish effective relationship with internal stakeholders and vendors and be the focal to ensure on time delivery of required materials ensure cost optimisation opportunities are enforced where possible and maintain a positive and responsive approach towards problem resolution to enhance productivity and quality of service

Qualification

To be considered for this role you should meet the below requirements 12 yrs schooling may be considered with 7 additional years of relevant experienceIndustry experience in Supply Chain is preferable Warehouse and Logistics Repair management Material Planning Support amp Inventory Control Technical Purchasing Aircraft maintenance spares purchasing experience is preferable Airlines or MRO Maintenance Repair Organization work experience will also be consideredThorough knowledge of inventory systems models and principles of forecasting materials management and purchasing Familiar with of all corresponding repair warranty stores inventory technical production and quality interfaces Familiar with aircraft systems including maintenance philosophies practices policies and procedures

Join our team of over 100 000 people and follow your passions into one of over 50 brands in the Emirates Group We re led by our world-famous airline Emirates and our global air services provider dnata All our leading brands - in travel tourism leisure aviation sport and retail - reflect our passion for innovation We strive for exceptionally high standards in all the products and services we offer and we ve built an admired global reputation because of it Work with us to build exciting brands and progress your career in the Emirates Group 12 yrs schooling may be considered with 7 additional years of relevant experience Industry experience in Supply Chain is preferable (Warehouse and Logistics, Repair management, Material Planning/Support & Inventory Control, Technical Purchasing). Aircraft maintenance spares purchasing experience is preferable. Airlines or MRO (Maintenance Repair Organization) work experience will also be considered Thorough knowledge of inventory systems, models and principles of forecasting, materials management and purchasing. Familiar with of all corresponding repair, warranty, stores, inventory, technical, production and quality interfaces. Familiar with aircraft systems including maintenance philosophies, practices, policies and procedures.