PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Job Purpose: Support purchasing of Aircraft Spares, Buyer Furnished Equipment
(BFE), Tools, Consumables and Modification/Retrofit Materials required by
Engineering in order to support the business to maintain desired Aircraft
dispatch reliability standards. Job Outline: - Timely sourcing (where
applicable), purchasing and borrowing of assigned group of items, including
BFE and Retrofit/Mod items and breakdown spares of in-house repairable items
in line with the Procurement policy, EK Engineering Procedures and Authority
Manual. - Support objectives of supply chain management on weekly, monthly and
annual basis to measure and control Overdue Orders, Backlogs, Vendor
Performance and other agreed strategic Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
Highlight critical service delivery failures and implement corrective actions
to maintain performance, productivity and delivery at the agreed level. -
Independently perform Price & Lead Time review in collaboration with Contracts
Management Unit (CMU) to identify and challenge vendors on any variance not in
line with the relevant contract (like: Boeing PSAA, Airbus SSC, EK agreements,
etc.) and address such changes and any other issues with Vendors. - Perform
timely clearance of Invoice and Stores Discrepancies through efficient
coordination with internal stakeholder / Vendors to avoid backlogs, quarantine
stock build up and credit holds. In case of any backlog build up, provide
visibility to management and take corrective action on priority. - Analyse
supply chain data related to Engineering across all markets and generate
reports with recommendation to management for implementation of new systems
and processes to control supply chain KPIs and ensure a cost-efficient
operation. Participate in selection, acceptance, testing, training and
implementation of purchasing system enhancement or related software to ensure
the new system / software has the desired functions and features, it is
implemented smoothly and utilised to maximum capability. - Independently
prepare and execute where applicable Request for Quotations (RFQ), shortlist,
analyse, and negotiate for the best quote and terms of business (price,
availability/lead time, quality, INCOTERM and payment terms), and authorise
release purchase orders for values up to assigned financial limit. For values
above financial limit, obtain financial approval from competent authority. -
Prepare and execute EK Engineering related Service Order post receipt of
approved RFS (Request for Service) and valid Vendor quotation/contract from
requesting stakeholder. Inform Group Accounts Payable (GAPS) to proceed with
the invoice payment once requesting stakeholder confirms successful completion
of required service by Vendor. - Evaluate BFE list from Engineering Projects
(EP) for new aircraft delivery, Major Retrofits and validate contractual
pricing against approved budget. In the event where BFE value exceeds approved
budget, highlight to EP to obtain supplemental budget approval prior to order
placement. Follow-up on BFE orders until delivery based on On-Dock Date (ODD)
and invoice clearance. - Establish effective relationship with internal
stakeholders and vendors and be the focal to ensure on time delivery of
required materials, ensure cost optimisation opportunities are enforced where
possible and maintain a positive and responsive approach towards problem
resolution to enhance productivity and quality of service.
Qualifications & Experience: Engineering. Planning : ‎5+ Years Degree or
Honours (‎12+‎3 or equivalent) : ‎12 yrs schooling may be considered with ‎7
additional years of relevant experience - Industry experience in Supply Chain
is preferable (Warehouse and Logistics, Repair management, Material
Planning/Support & Inventory Control, Technical Purchasing). - Aircraft
maintenance spares purchasing experience is preferable. Airlines or MRO
(Maintenance Repair Organization) work experience will also be considered
Knowledge/skills: - Thorough knowledge of inventory systems, models and
principles of forecasting, materials management and purchasing. - Familiar
with of all corresponding repair, warranty, stores, inventory, technical,
production and quality interfaces. - Familiar with aircraft systems including
maintenance philosophies, practices, policies and procedures.
Salary & Benefits: Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary
and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on
flights and hotels stays around the world. You can find out more information
about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website
www.emirates.com/careers. Further information on what's it like to live and
work in our cosmopolitan home city, can be found in the Dubai Lifestyle
section.