Senior Technical Procurement Officer

Royal Jet; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Jet in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Procurement professional to drive sourcing, supplier management and policy compliance across aviation spare parts and services. You will lead negotiations, manage end-to-end procurement cycles and align with QA standards to ensure timely, compliant deliveries.

The role emphasizes strong supplier relationships, cost reductions and accurate reporting, with responsibility for addressing AOG-related procurement needs and coordinating with Finance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in technical procurement, materials management or logistics.
• Bachelor level degree in business, science or engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of QA procedures and supplier evaluation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing from market research to contracting.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and evaluate performance.
• Expedite procurement, manage receipts and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with QA regulations and internal controls.
• Negotiate discounts and monitor supplier invoices with Finance.
• Support nontechnical procurement officers in evaluations.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

QA compliance

Policy development

Education

University degree (Business / Science / Engineering)

Tools

Supply chain software

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for sourcing and purchasing activities and address non standard tasks according to established purchasing policies and procedures to ensure purchasing activities for meeting the requirements of the company.

Key Accountabilities

• To ensure all allocated Purchase Requisitions (PRs) are actioned at the earliest in accordance with established policies procedures and practices in order to ensure availability of right material at right place.


• To liaise with Maintenance MCC Dev Eng and all concerned departments & on all AOG requirements and related matters.


• To ensure staying within the compliances and guidelines of all QA requirements for all Parts/Material requirements.


• Develop strong supplier relationships and ensuring suppliers deliver as per their contractual obligations with a focus on long term supplier relationship management.


• Monitors and evaluates the supplier base by participating in supplier sourcing teams critically evaluating and selecting suppliers according to set criteria and collating review reports on supplier performance.


• Leading endtoend sourcing process from market research financial analysis negotiation and evaluation to contracting.


• Expedite procurement processes by scheduling material demands ensuring timely receipt of materials identifying inventory items for standardized ordering procedures review and approve extensions to existing order monitoring orders to ensure timely delivery initiating and authorizing corrective actions on overdue orders


• To ensure that order receiving discrepancies are reviewed and cleared on timely manner in compliance with Stores receiving requirements as per QA regulations.


• Prepares and reviews reports on outstanding unprocessed items and timely follow up on long open items.


• Provides input to develop procurement policies and strategies and recommends local/global purchasing policies and procedures.


• Maintains internal control over the technical procurement process.


• Assist nontechnical Procurement Officers in technical evaluation.


• Negotiates with suppliers on incorrect or damaged goods and maintains good communications with major suppliers.


• Negotiates preferred supplier discounts and effect cost reductions.


• Identifies and monitors relevant legislation and regulations for provisions/amendments which impact the procurement function.


• Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statement related transactions & Manage supplier invoices and ensure invoice discrepancies are taken care of and cleared in coordination with Finance Department and Suppliers.


• To ensure safety and security concerns of the company are taken care of during the procurement process inclusive of confidentiality


• To attend and prioritize AOG requirements and act as the duty AOG officer during assigned timing according to the monthly duty roster.


• Handle AOG shipping and coordinate all efforts between Shipping company GOL and Handling agents ensuring swift receipt of the required spare part once the aircraft faces AOGs in outstations or in base.

Skills

• 3 5 years experience in technical procurement materials management or logistics environment.


• Minimum University Degree ideally in Business administration or Science or Engineering.


• Knowledge of technical operations


• Knowledgeable of Supply Chain Software purchase order revision request for quotation experience


• Technical procurement contract and tender process experience.


• Must be organized proactive and able to work under pressure.


• Strong knowledge in the development and implementation of policies & procedures


• Strong organizational commitment


• Meticulous attention to detail

Required Experience

Senior IC