Procurement and Logistics Manager Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2024-12-05]
(ID: 32839)
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Emirates connects the world to, and through, our global hub in Dubai. We operate modern, efficient and comfortable aircraft, and our culturally diverse workforce delivers award-winning services to our customers across six continents every day. |
Our Procurement & Logistics group focuses on aircraft services as well as general services. They negotiate and manage contracts with third-party suppliers and find ways to mitigate costs. Our staff are dedicated professionals who enjoy the challenge of increasing productivity, boosting quality, and improving processes!
The Procurement and Logistics Manager will manage sourcing events and contracts to meet business operational needs in line with the Emirates Group Procurement Policy and Procedures Manual. Ensure efficient delivery of maximum value while providing account management services to designated business unit leads. Utilise best practice procurement techniques to achieve the lowest cost of ownership and meet agreed service levels. The Procurement Manager will be specialised in procurement for the assigned category.
In this role, you will:
Contribute to defining and implementing the category strategy and plan by applying deep market insights and subject matter expertise specific to your geographic or category area. Use routine spend and market analysis, along with ongoing assessment of current market conditions, to inform and refine the strategy. Develop and implement strategies to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership for acquisition of capital, goods, or service items.
Engage with all stakeholders as required to develop a detailed understanding of business strategic objectives and ongoing requirements. Provide expert advice to customer departments during product design phase to optimize value for money to the Group.
Plan and manage ongoing sourcing events to ensure timely, effective and efficient delivery of business requirements in line with best practice and the Procurement Policy and Procedures Manual.
Develop and maintain a work program of contracts due for negotiation to ensure appropriate continuity of supply before any contracts expire, proactively identifying opportunities for cost improvement.
Manage the full sourcing cycle, including strategy development, supplier pre-qualification and evaluation, tender preparation, evaluation of responses, negotiation of terms and conditions, and contract finalization to meet business requirements and as per company standards/policies
Ensure that all projects, tenders, recommendation to award documentation, procurement contributions and contracts are maintained and updated systematically in the systems to provide continuous project management, accurate reporting and appropriate escalation of issues to senior management and key stakeholders.
Champion the adoption and optimization of procurement systems (e.g., EPIC, iDoc, Oracle, Cat360) to streamline processes and improve data transparency and accuracy.
Ensure robust implementation and handover of all contracts and orders to support smooth transactional processes through P2P solutions including set up of supplier master for payment and creation of BPA / SPO / Price list as required in the category specific process.
Prepare Recommendations to Award (RTA), contracts and orders and ensure approvals in adherence to the Procurement Procedures Manual and in the Authorities Manual. Assess and mitigate Procurement and supply chain risks within the sourcing events at all stages of the process.
Execute and support other activities, roles, responsibilities, or tasks as directed by the line management or as required by the organization to meet business needs and ensure operational flexibility.
Qualifications & Experience
To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:
Bachelors degree or honours with 8+ years experience in Procurement, Contract Management
Degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
Recommended Qualifications:
Minimum of one of the following qualifications: MCIPS, CIPS, CPP, CSMP, CPSM, IPSCMI, CIPP, CPPP, CISCP, CICCM, CIPN, CITLP, CISM, CMPO or advanced qualification to manage procurement and supply chain on an international scale.
Experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably within the aviation or related industry
Knowledge/skills:
Best practice Source to Pay experience of procurement sourcing activities and contract management deploying standard best practice procurement processes
Experience and knowledge of given markets for specific categories in support of developing robust category strategies
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
Proven track record of analytical decision-making with strong commercial acumen
Strong organisational and negotiation skills
Proficiency in procurement software and data analysis tools.
Leadership Role: Yes
At Emirates, we\'re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you\'re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team.
The Procurement and Logistics Manager will manage sourcing events and contracts to meet business operational needs in line with the Emirates Group Procurement Policy and Procedures Manual. Ensure efficient delivery of maximum value while providing account management services to designated business unit leads. Utilise best practice procurement techniques to achieve the lowest cost of ownership and meet agreed service levels. The Procurement Manager will be specialised in procurement for the assigned category.
In this role, you will:
Contribute to defining and implementing the category strategy and plan by applying deep market insights and subject matter expertise specific to your geographic or category area. Use routine spend and market analysis, along with ongoing assessment of current market conditions, to inform and refine the strategy. Develop and implement strategies to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership for acquisition of capital, goods, or service items.
Engage with all stakeholders as required to develop a detailed understanding of business strategic objectives and ongoing requirements. Provide expert advice to customer departments during product design phase to optimize value for money to the Group.
Plan and manage ongoing sourcing events to ensure timely, effective and efficient delivery of business requirements in line with best practice and the Procurement Policy and Procedures Manual.
Develop and maintain a work program of contracts due for negotiation to ensure appropriate continuity of supply before any contracts expire, proactively identifying opportunities for cost improvement.
Manage the full sourcing cycle, including strategy development, supplier pre-qualification and evaluation, tender preparation, evaluation of responses, negotiation of terms and conditions, and contract finalization to meet business requirements and as per company standards/policies
Ensure that all projects, tenders, recommendation to award documentation, procurement contributions and contracts are maintained and updated systematically in the systems to provide continuous project management, accurate reporting and appropriate escalation of issues to senior management and key stakeholders.
Champion the adoption and optimization of procurement systems (e.g., EPIC, iDoc, Oracle, Cat360) to streamline processes and improve data transparency and accuracy.
Ensure robust implementation and handover of all contracts and orders to support smooth transactional processes through P2P solutions including set up of supplier master for payment and creation of BPA / SPO / Price list as required in the category specific process.
Prepare Recommendations to Award (RTA), contracts and orders and ensure approvals in adherence to the Procurement Procedures Manual and in the Authorities Manual. Assess and mitigate Procurement and supply chain risks within the sourcing events at all stages of the process.
Execute and support other activities, roles, responsibilities, or tasks as directed by the line management or as required by the organization to meet business needs and ensure operational flexibility.
Qualifications & Experience
To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:
Bachelors degree or honours with 8+ years experience in Procurement, Contract Management
Degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
Recommended Qualifications:
Minimum of one of the following qualifications: MCIPS, CIPS, CPP, CSMP, CPSM, IPSCMI, CIPP, CPPP, CISCP, CICCM, CIPN, CITLP, CISM, CMPO or advanced qualification to manage procurement and supply chain on an international scale.
Experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably within the aviation or related industry
Knowledge/skills:
Best practice Source to Pay experience of procurement sourcing activities and contract management deploying standard best practice procurement processes
Experience and knowledge of given markets for specific categories in support of developing robust category strategies
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
Proven track record of analytical decision-making with strong commercial acumen
Strong organisational and negotiation skills
Proficiency in procurement software and data analysis tools.
Leadership Role: Yes
At Emirates, we\'re committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you\'re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team.
