Procurement Manager (Aircraft) Full Time

In This Role, You Will

• Sourcing and supplier selection: formulate sourcing plans including negotiation strategy in conjunction with the business/user department within the confine of the department’s approved budget. Identify and evaluate sources of supply that meets Emirates requirements minimizing total life time cost and business risk.
• Supplier Relationship Management, KPIs and assessment: Establish and maintain a strong relationship with the supplier(s) that provide optimal benefits to Emirates. Create and carry out in conjunction with the business/user department, a comprehensive supplier assessment and benchmarking processes that measure the performance and quality of the deliverables, turn-around times, operational support, etc., Any shortfall(s) identified to be reviewed with the suppliers and addressed with appropriate actions meeting the business/user department needs on timely basis.
• Stakeholder Management: Proactively provide support to the stakeholders in their initiatives involving procurement function including assessment of the spend, preparation of business cases, monitoring of costs against the budgets, adherence to Compliance Monitoring regulations, etc.
• Process and procedure: Ensure all processes and procedures are aligned to the group corporate policies and regulatory requirements, and documented appropriately in the EPMs. Ensure the implemented processes are continuously reviewed and benchmarked to measure and enhance the effectiveness with appropriate internal controls and reporting mechanism. Lead the team and conduct performance management through MyBC, ensure delivery of SLA and objectives of the department.
• Linefit and Retrofit Sourcing: supplier sourcing, market research, negotiation and sourcing management for cabin interiors IFE and connectivity that includes: spare purchases price control and supply chain management, per seat per month repair agreements and product support and with comprehensive warranty and guarantee coverage that provide optimal and cost effective support to Emirates operations.
• Operational Support: to liase with OEM for commitment letters and addressing obsolescence issues and need for alternate sourcing when need arises.
• Contracting: Draft or negotiate contracts that aptly captures the negotiated terms including user department requirements, operational support, cost protection, service level commitments, penalties and remedies for any shortfall in service levels. Coordinate internally with the relevant stakeholders including business/user department, Compliance Monitoring, Finance, Legal, Insurance and Taxation to finalise and execute the contract on timely basis following the Procurement Aircraft Policy Procedure Manual and the guidelines specified in the Authorities Manual.

Qualifications & Experience

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Have a Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent).
• Have 8+ years of experience in Procurement or Aircraft.
• Have experience in Procurement, Aircraft, Supply Chain Management.

Knowledge/skills You Must Have

• Degree in Business and/or Engineering preferably Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering.
• Experience in an Airline, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Maintenance Organisation.
• Extensive knowledge of relationship structuring and of managing supplier performance.
• Sound understanding of airline engineering and maintenance activities.
• Strong aptitude to create, sell in and implement business processes is essential.
• Strong project management skills in a global supply environment.
• Ability to benchmark on a continuous basis the supply markets for a given spend commodity.
• Having previous experience with aviation line/base and engineering maintenance services would be a plus.
• Familiarity with GCAA/FAA/EASA regulations would be an asset.
• Specific domain (aircraft) expertise and authority would be a plus.
• Strong analytical skills.