Senior Buyer

AimGulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two duty meals provided

Health and wellness coverage

Paid time off

Public holidays

Performance-based bonus

Learning and development

Team events

Job summary

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) in Dubai seeks a Senior Buyer to lead tenders, negotiate with suppliers, and manage contracts to deliver value and compliance across the business.

The successful candidate will review requisitions, source quotations, maintain supplier relationships, conduct market research, and support cross‑functional sourcing projects. A bachelor’s degree in procurement or related field and 5 years’ experience are required; on‑site role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Supply, Business or related field.
• Diploma or certification in Procurement & Supply or Contracts preferred.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare, execute, and evaluate all tenders whilst ensure all procurement procedures and policies are adhered to.
• Receive and review purchase requisitions from all divisions and action the request subject to availability of necessary approvals
• Undertake supplier negotiations, create award recommendation reports, and implement effective contracts.
• Acquire quotations from various suppliers and place orders with the best supplier after having thoroughly researched and investigated all factors in terms of quality, quantity, price, time.
• Visit suppliers to evaluate them on product offerings, quality, and operating standards; based on the findings make recommendations for current /future requirements.
• Negotiate purchase order prices, terms, and conditions to ensure value for money for the products
• Review and resolve all daily general correspondences and conflicts with suppliers in terms of delivery & product quality issues.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure EKFC is a client of choice that receives continuous business improvement opportunities.
• Liaise and support procurement specialist & procurement managers on various sourcing projects, when required
• Keep updated on current market prices of all items required by the various divisions and assist in maintaining up-to-date records of all suppliers and their products along with the price lists.
• Constantly do market research on the working commodity and ensure right potential suppliers are introduced to EKFC.

Skills

Negotiation

MS Office

English fluency

Communication

Time management

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor's in Procurement/Supply

Diploma in Procurement & Supply

Tools

Microsoft Office

e-sourcing tools

Job description

Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Date Posted: 4 November 2026

Job Reference/ID: 859

Job Description / Role:

EKFC (Emirates Flight Catering) is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their team. The role involves preparing, executing, and evaluating tenders, receiving and reviewing purchase requisitions, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently prepare, execute, and evaluate all tenders whilst ensure all procurement procedures and policies are adhered to.
• Receive and review purchase requisitions from all divisions and action the request subject to availability of necessary approvals
• Undertake supplier negotiations, create award recommendation reports, and implement effective contracts.
• Acquire quotations from various suppliers and place orders with the best supplier after having thoroughly researched and investigated all factors in terms of quality, quantity, price, time.
• Visit suppliers to evaluate them on product offerings, quality, and operating standards; based on the findings make recommendations for current /future requirements.
• Negotiate purchase order prices, terms, and conditions to ensure value for money for the products
• Review and resolve all daily general correspondences and conflicts with suppliers in terms of delivery & product quality issues.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure EKFC is a client of choice that receives continuous business improvement opportunities.
• Liaise and support procurement specialist & procurement managers on various sourcing projects, when required
• Keep updated on current market prices of all items required by the various divisions and assist in maintaining up-to-date records of all suppliers and their products along with the price lists.
• Constantly do market research on the working commodity and ensure right potential suppliers are introduced to EKFC.

Experience Required:

• 5 years’ experience in relevant sector
• Previous experience working in a Procurement / category management position.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions.
• Prior Procurement experience in a food or catering industry

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Supply, Business or other related field (must have)
• Diploma or Certification in Procurement & Supply or Contracts (preferred)

Skills Required:

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work well under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Packages
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of procurement e-sourcing tools
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage time effectively

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

• 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

Nationality: Any Nationality

About the Company:

Emirates Flight Catering provides catering, food production, hospitality, and support services for aviation and related businesses. It recruits across culinary, food production, engineering, logistics, supply chain, quality, finance, technology, human resources, and service operations.

Company Industry: Aviation

Department / Functional Area: Procurement

Closing Date: 17 November 2026