Procurement Officer Full Time

The demand for Procurement Officer jobs in Dubai continues to grow as companies expand their global supply chain and purchasing operations. flydubai, one of the leading airlines in the UAE, is offering exciting opportunities for professionals interested in procurement management, vendor sourcing, strategic purchasing, and supply chain coordination. Candidates searching for procurement specialist jobs in Dubai UAE can gain valuable experience in contract negotiation, supplier management, cost optimization, and aviation supply chain operations within a fast-growing aviation organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares all RFPs (Requests for Proposals), RFQs (Request for Quotations), and issues ‘Invitation to Bid/Tender’ letters and all related documents in coordination through appropriate sources including newspaper/commercial advertisement in cooperation with concerned business unit/department.
• Handles all incoming documentation concerning contract performance ensuring that all contract actions are being completed according to the regulation of flydubai and the Government.
• Conducts contract lifecycle performance management which involves vendor performance tracking/reviews and all necessary formalities related to contract amendments, renewals and extensions minimizing any impact on flydubai’s operations.
• Negotiates with vendors on the submitted tenders to improve service offerings and/or reduce the associated fees or the project duration.
• Coordinates with the relevant stakeholders to conduct a full evaluation of the shortlisted proposals.
• Ensures that all necessary award documentation (purchase orders, signed contracts etc.) are prepared to eliminate any risk of project delayed delivery.
• Maintains and grows flydubai’s approved vendor list as well as enhances flydubai’s Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for both existing suppliers as well as potential suppliers.
• Provides input to and oversees the completion of prequalification process on all potential vendors ensuring that flydubai’s approved vendor management policies are adhered to. This involves a detailed analysis of all provided documentation (licenses, company profiles, financial statements etc.).
• Analyses and prepares a full report highlighting key performance indicators and relevant metrics (spend statistics, savings etc.) on the portfolio handled.
• Conducts training sessions on the approved procurement systems and processes to end users.
• Maintains records & relevant documentations related to all stages of the procurement cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (3+ years)
• Fluent in English & Arabic
• Procurement related ERP software
• Years with qualifications: 0-2 years
• Specialized training in: Procurement/Supply Chain Certification (CIPS or similar). CIPS Certification (preferred)

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience & Flexibility (Can do attitude)

Working as a Procurement Officer in Dubai with flydubai offers excellent career prospects in the UAE’s expanding aviation and supply chain industry. Professionals skilled in strategic sourcing, procurement planning, vendor management, and supply chain optimization can advance into senior roles such as Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, or Strategic Sourcing Director. With the increasing demand for procurement officer jobs in Dubai UAE, this position provides long-term career growth, professional development, and opportunities in global procurement management.