Procurement Specialist (Emirati Talent Pool)

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline catering service in Dubai is looking for a procurement specialist to manage sourcing for food & beverages. The role involves supplier negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and implementing cost-saving strategies. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in aviation or hospitality. Strong knowledge of ERP systems like Oracle and SAP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Industry qualified within procurement preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in procurement.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Undertake supplier negotiations and implement effective contracts.
• Lead cost-saving strategic initiatives for EKFC.
• Track and report on category spend and savings.
• Monitor and report on category spend and savings.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder engagement

Cost saving strategies

Vendor management

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry qualification (MCIPS or equivalent)

Tools

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.