Procurement Manager Aviation (aircraft, engines, airports) - TAX FREE

Firstaff Personnel Consultants Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aviation is seeking a Category Manager – Aviation based in Riyadh. This role involves handling procurement activities for aviation-specific products and services. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in aviation procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in both English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in aviation-specific procurement and contracts.
• Excellent command of both English and Arabic, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies and manage the RFP process.
• Negotiate contract terms and monitor expenditure trends.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure timely delivery of items.

Skills

MS Office

Supply chain trends

Time management

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Procurement

Job description

Most exciting airline in over 20 years with $30 billion++ in funding, aiming to be the most digital airline and providing passengers with the best experience, quality, and comfort. This represents a paradigm shift in aviation.

Job Role:

We are seeking a professional Category Manager – Aviation responsible for procurement of aviation-specific products and services across departments. Responsibilities include technical specification review, bidding process management, vendor selection, negotiations, and contract review and finalization.

The Category Manager – Aviation will handle procurement of items such as aircraft, engines, airport services (aircraft, cargo, baggage, passenger), aviation-specific IT systems, and third-party support services like fuel, cleaning, catering, engineering, and training. The role requires balancing quality and cost of goods and services.

General Activities:

• Develop procurement strategies (e.g., tendering, reverse auctions).
• Gather procurement requirements from departments or senior management.
• Detail specifications using RFP/RFT templates.
• Manage the RFP process for suppliers.
• Conduct market research on new methods, suppliers, products, and cost comparisons.
• Monitor expenditure trends for negotiation insights.
• Plan future procurements to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract design.
• Negotiate contract terms, including price, availability, customization, and delivery schedules.
• Oversee tender processes in line with policies and procedures.
• Interpret contract clauses and advise on contract matters.
• Review draft contracts for compliance with policies.
• Perform additional activities as required by business needs.

Requirements:

Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years in aviation-specific procurement and contracts.

Academic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, or related field.

Competency Requirements:

• High proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong knowledge of global supply chain trends.
• Excellent time management, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and accountability.
• Professionalism and work ethics.
• Adaptability in an evolving/start-up environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Languages:

Excellent command of both English and Arabic, spoken and written.

Location:

This position is based in Riyadh and operates from the office.

*NB: All CVs will be reviewed. If your skills match our client’s requirements, we will contact you via email or mobile. We are also open to considering you for other opportunities within Firstaff. If you object to us holding your data, please notify us via email.

• Firstaff Personnel Consultants
  85/86 Grafton Street
  Dublin 2
  Ireland