Senior Technical Procurement Officer

Royal Jet; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Procurement Officer responsible for sourcing and purchasing activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience in technical procurement and possess a relevant university degree. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with procurement policies, managing supplier relationships, and expediting procurement processes to meet organizational needs. Candidates should be proactive and organized, with attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in technical procurement or materials management.
• Minimum University Degree ideally in Business, Science, or Engineering.
• Strong knowledge in the development and implementation of policies & procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely action on all allocated Purchase Requisitions (PRs).
• Liaise with Maintenance and related departments for AOG requirements.
• Monitors supplier relationships and evaluates supplier performance.

Skills

3-5 years experience in technical procurement

Minimum University Degree in Business, Science, or Engineering

Knowledge of technical operations

Knowledge of Supply Chain Software

Strong organizational commitment

Meticulous attention to detail

Education

University Degree

Job description

Job Purpose

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