Procurement Officer - Cabin & IFE Operations (Emiratisation)

Job Purpose

Procurement and Supply Chain Duties

• Source, purchase, and arrange borrowing of aircraft materials, BFE, retrofit and modification materials, and breakdown spares.
• Monitor overdue orders, backlogs, vendor performance, and supply chain KPIs.
• Conduct price and lead-time reviews and challenge supplier deviations from contractual agreements.
• Resolve invoice and stores discrepancies with internal stakeholders and vendors.

Purchasing and Systems

• Analyze supply chain data and prepare recommendations for operational efficiency, cost control, and KPI performance.
• Participate in purchasing system selection, testing, training, and implementation.
• Prepare RFQs, evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate commercial terms, and place purchase orders within approved authority limits.
• Process engineering-related service orders and coordinate invoice payments.

BFE and Supplier Management

• Review and validate BFE requirements for new aircraft deliveries and retrofit programmes.
• Monitor BFE orders through delivery and invoice clearance against project timelines.
• Maintain supplier and internal stakeholder relationships to support on-time delivery, cost optimization, and problem resolution.

Qualifications

• Degree or Honours qualification equivalent to 12+3 education.
• Five years of experience in engineering planning, supply chain, materials management, or procurement; candidates with at least 2.5 years may be considered.
• 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 operational environment.

Preferred Experience

• Supply chain experience in warehouse and logistics, repair management, material planning, material support, inventory control, or technical purchasing is preferred.
• Airline or Maintenance Repair Organisation experience is advantageous.

Salary and Benefits

• The role is based in Dubai and offers an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits.
• Travel benefits include discounts on flights and hotel stays.