Job Description:

Founded in 1957, our client has over 50 years of experience developing and operating customized supply chain and associated service solutions in demanding environments.



Supported by a world-wide network of resources including state – of – the – art warehousing facilities, bulk fuel installations and real time freight tracking capabilities, our client provides workable resolutions to complex client requirements in the areas of food logistics, catering, retail, aviation, transport and warehousing, camp services and fuel management.

Our Client is the Aviation Division of this rapidly expanding group and provides vital services in supply air logistics to remote sites in post conflict locations and remote areas. They ensure essential items such as fresh food and other time critical cargo is delivered with minimal disruption, under the most challenging conditions.

They are currently seeking an Aviation Purchasing Manager to be based in Dubai, UAE.

Reporting into the Aviation Purchasing and Contracts Manager the successful candidate will manage all aspects of purchasing for current and upcoming contracted activities within our clients Aviation Business Unit. You will liaise with our clients aviation division staff and potential and existing suppliers and you will determine and procure parts, equipment, tools and consumables required for the Aviation Business Unit operations and support activities.

Specifically you will develop required equipment, spare parts and expendables lists and manage suppliers to provide required items in a timely fashion and you will undertake item procurement from the market place that provides the best equipment at the best value.

You will conduct market research to determine market conditions and price trends in order to conduct complex and critical acquisitions and will provide advice to senior management on current market conditions and pricing trends for consideration in contract development.

You will establish and manage the Aviation Business Unit purchasing system in order to improved efficiencies through QMS consistent, centralized acquisition processes.

You will establish and manage the purchasing policies, systems and procedures required by the Aviation Business Unit operations and support activities.

You will establish approved supplier criteria, evaluate potential suppliers based upon: cost, quality, service, availability, reliability and selection variety and will develop and maintain an approved suppliers list.

You will conduct research on the technical aspects of required items to be purchased, to gain a functional understanding of these requirements.

You will work in close consultation with all Aviation Business Unit staff to develop “team buying” relationships, providing purchasing advice and seeking advice and consultation of technical subject matter experts.


Finally you will manage all supplier relationships.

Job Requirements:

You will be an accomplished purchasing professional with previous experience in a similar aviation purchasing management role in an international environment.

You must have demonstrable experience in the purchase of aviation aircraft and / or parts and be familiar with FAA, CAA and EASA regulations.

You will have experience in master sub – contracting plans, supplier evaluation activities supported by excellent negotiating and analytical skills in determining best value for money in purchasing.

Your practical experience should be supported by a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from an accredited university, or equivalent. An MBA is highly desirable as is some professional purchasing qualifications e.g. CIPS, APP, CPM, CPP or CPPM or country equivalents.

In addition you will be experienced in pre-award and post-award contract management and purchasing management experience, in contracting arrangements with various governments and military and in supplier evaluation activities.

You will possess the aptitude to quickly understand our clients business and operational activities and capabilities.

You should possess excellent communication skills in English and ideally some Russian and be able to adapt to rapid changes in a positive manner and work to tight deadlines.

Superb communication skills and instant credibility are essential as you will be inter-facing with a number of people from different backgrounds, nationalities and religions.

You will be resourceful with a flexible outlook, have the ability to multi-task in order to handle competing priorities and be able to fit in to an international dynamic and multi-cultural environment.

Finally you should possess a Drivers Licence and be PC / IT literate with MS Office, Visio and appropriate purchasing, procurement and acquisition software.

This is an outstanding challenge for an accomplished aviation purchasing professional looking for something different.

The basic salary is paid in AED (Dirhams) and is tax free for an Ex-Patriate employee. In addition there is an annual bonus payable after 12 month’s service which is also paid in AED (Dirhams) and tax free for an Ex-Patriate employee.

You will receive 25 days holiday plus public holidays and medical / health insurance is provided.

In addition Ex-Patriate employees will receive 1 paid return economy flight per year. Mobilization and De-Mobilization flights are also paid for by our client.

How To Apply:

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