Senior Aviation Supply Chain & Projects Lead

athGADLANG; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

athGADLANG in Dubai seeks a Senior Supply Chain & Project Coordinator to oversee strategic sourcing, procurement, logistics, supplier management and cross‑functional project execution in the aviation sector.

You will ensure efficient procurement and logistics operations, foster OEM and supplier relationships, support business development, and deliver high‑priority customer requirements on time and within budget in a fast‑paced international environment.

Qualifications

• Aviation industry experience required.
• Fluency in English, Arabic and French (written and spoken).
• Willingness for international travel across Africa.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities for aviation products and services.
• Prepare and manage RFQs, tenders, quotations, commercial proposals, and procurement documentation.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and commercial conditions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with OEMs, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and logistics partners.
• Identify alternative sourcing opportunities to optimize cost, quality, and lead times.
• Manage strategic customer accounts and ensure timely execution of critical and high-value requirements.
• Coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure service excellence.
• Prepare professional correspondence, commercial proposals, reports, and presentations.
• Coordinate end-to-end procurement, shipping, customs clearance, warehousing, and delivery activities.
• Monitor shipment schedules and resolve logistics and operational challenges.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, contractual commitments, and quality standards.
• Support procurement and operational requirements for affiliated and sister companies.
• Plan, coordinate, monitor, and execute cross-functional projects involving procurement, supply chain, logistics, and strategic initiatives.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, budgets, timelines, and operational risks.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Support market expansion initiatives through networking, customer engagement, and supplier development.
• Identify new suppliers, distributors, OEMs, and business opportunities across target markets.
• Participate in commercial negotiations and proposal development.
• Prepare and administer commercial agreements including NDAs, MOUs, agency agreements, and supplier agreements.
• Maintain accurate procurement, logistics, and project documentation.
• Prepare periodic operational, procurement, and project performance reports.
• Identify operational risks, recommend improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Execute special projects and strategic assignments as directed by senior management.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

athGADLANG in Dubai seeks a Senior Supply Chain & Project Coordinator to oversee strategic sourcing, procurement, logistics, supplier management and cross‑functional project execution in the aviation sector.

You will ensure efficient procurement and logistics operations, foster OEM and supplier relationships, support business development, and deliver high‑priority customer requirements on time and within budget in a fast‑paced international environment.