Procurement Officer - Cabin & IFE Operations (Emiratisation)

Job Purpose
Job Purpose

The Material Management Department is dedicated to addressing complex aviation material needs with precision. Organized into specialized units: Cabin, IFE, Airframe, Engines, Inventory Control, and Operations Support, along with dedicated teams for Rotable Components and Outstation support, we ensure timely availability of spares and components across the network.

Our core responsibilities include managing re-order levels, forecasting needs, inventory management and coordinating with Procurement for prompt deliveries based on our quality and safety standards. Providing 24/7 support for critical / AOG requirements and facilitating outstation operations through pooling and borrowing, our team is committed to operational excellence and cost-effectiveness.

Procurement Officer will support the purchasing of Aircraft Spares, Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE), tools, consumables, and modification/retrofit materials required by Engineering. The role is critical in maintaining aircraft dispatch reliability through the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials and services.

In this role you will:

• Source, purchase and arrange borrowing of assigned aircraft materials, including BFE, retrofit/modification materials and breakdown spares, in accordance with procurement policies, Emirates engineering procedures and Authority manuals.
• Support supply chain performance objectives by monitoring overdue orders, backlogs, vendor performance and other key performance indicators (KPIs), while identifying and implementing corrective actions where required. Highlight critical service delivery failures and implement corrective actions to maintain performance, productivity and delivery at the agreed level.
• Conduct price and lead-time reviews in collaboration with Contracts Management Unit (CMU) to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and challenge any deviations with suppliers.
• Manage invoice and stores discrepancies through effective coordination with internal stakeholders and vendors, ensuring timely resolution and preventing supply chain disruptions.
• Analyse supply chain data and prepare reports with recommendations to improve operational efficiency, cost control and KPI performance.
• Participate in the selection, testing, training and implementation of purchasing system enhancements and related software solutions.
• Prepare and execute Requests for Quotations (RFQs), evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate commercial terms, and place purchase orders within approved financial authority limits.
• Process Engineering-related service orders following approved requests and coordinate invoice payments upon successful completion of services.
• Review and validate BFE requirements for new aircraft deliveries and retrofit programmes, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and contractual pricing.
• Monitor BFE orders through to delivery and invoice clearance based on project timelines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, cost optimisation and effective problem resolution.

Qualification

To be considered for this role you must meet the following requirements:

• Degree or Honours qualification (12+3 or equivalent).
• 5 years of experience in Engineering Planning, Supply Chain, Materials Management or Procurement. Candidates with min 2.5 years of experience may be considered.
• Experience in Supply Chain functions such as Warehouse & Logistics, Repair Management, Material Planning, Material Support, Inventory Control or Technical Purchasing is preferred.
• Experience within an airline or Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO) environment will be considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of aircraft systems, maintenance philosophies, operational practices, policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.

Salary & benefits

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