Procurement Manager (Aircraft)
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About the Role
Emirates is seeking a Procurement Manager to manage the acquisition of aircraft-related goods and services, including aftermarket support for airframe equipment and components. The role involves sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation.
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Responsibilities
- Formulate sourcing plans and negotiation strategies in conjunction with business/user departments
- Identify and evaluate sources of supply to meet Emirates requirements minimizing total life time cost and business risk
- Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships and conduct supplier assessments
- Proactively support stakeholders in procurement initiatives including spend assessment and business cases
- Ensure processes align with corporate policies and regulatory requirements
- Negotiate and manage aftermarket support agreements for aircraft components
- Lead sourcing of Buyer Furnished Equipment for new fleet programs
- Manage surplus sales of items declared surplus by Material Management
Requirements
- Degree in Business and/or Engineering preferably Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering
- Experience in Procurement, Aircraft, Supply Chain Management
- Experience in an Airline, OEM or Maintenance Organisation
- Extensive knowledge of relationship structuring and managing supplier performance
- Sound understanding of airline engineering and maintenance activities
- Strong project management skills in a global supply environment
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Job Purpose
- The Procurement department ensures efficient outsourcing and contracting of all aircraft related commodities, including fleet, power plants, and equipment.
- To manage the acquisition of goods and/or services in collaboration with the business/user department contributing the required process orientation and commercial expertise.
In This Role You Will
- Sourcing and supplier selection: formulate sourcing plans including negotiation strategy
- Supplier Relationship Management, KPIs and assessment
- Stakeholder Management: proactively provide support to stakeholders
- Process and procedure: ensure all processes align with corporate policies
- Aftermarket maintenance sourcing: negotiation and management of Aircraft Components support agreements
- Selectable Supplier Furnished Equipment's (SSFE) sourcing for new programs
- Aftermarket networking: keep abreast of evolving aftermarket landscape
- Operational support: drive strategic solutions during contract life cycle
- Programs & Adhoc Services: negotiate commercials for programs and adhoc services
- Contracting: draft or negotiate contracts capturing negotiated terms
Qualifications
- Degree in Business and/or Engineering preferably Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering
- Experience in Procurement, Aircraft, Supply Chain Management
- 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
- Strong project management skills in a global supply environment
- Ability to benchmark on a continuous basis the supply markets for a given spend commodity
Salary & Benefits
- Attractive tax free salary and travel benefits including discounts on flights and hotels
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