Job Description:

Our Client and the Role:

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 Contracts Manager to be based in Dubai, UAE.

Reporting into the Aviation Purchasing and Contracts Manager the successful candidate will manage all aspects of contracting for current and upcoming contracted activities within our clients Aviation Business Unit. This includes pre-award and post-award international contracting, subcontracting and leasing activities, liaising with our clients aviation staff, potential and existing suppliers and customers (i.e. NATO, US DoD, German Bundeswehr, Aviation Service Providers). In addition under the direction of the Purchasing & Contracting Manager you will develop contracting documents and co-ordinate all aviation contracting activities.

Specifically you will develop contracts, subcontracts, Request for Proposal responses, and lease agreement documents to maximize financial outcomes and business objectives.

You will provide required information to senior management to facilitate the negotiation of contracts with internal and external clients and will provide professional advice to senior management on risk and mitigation activities to maximize contract outcomes.

You will provide continual oversight to ensure that all terms and conditions are met in the execution of contracts and agreements.

You will develop and integrate contract management tools, templates and processes for contract management effectiveness and efficiency, consistent with current international standard.

You will participate and provide advice to project teams on contract management and policy compliance matters.

You will provide interpretation and advice to required stakeholders in the Aviation Business Unit, in the application of contract terms and conditions and will conduct periodic contract review and manage the contract change processes.

You will provide guidance to business team members for the development of appropriate subcontract Statement of Work.

Finally you will manage the dissemination of information regarding contract status, compliance and amendments.

Job Requirements:

You will be an accomplished contracts professional with previous experience in a similar aviation contract development and / or management role in an international environment.

You must have demonstrable experience in international and commercial aviation contractual instruments and their terms and conditions and be familiar with ICAO, FAA and EASA regulations in relation to contract development.

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 contracting professional qualifications e.g. CCCM, CFCM, CPCM 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.

Experience of international contract risk management and mitigation is highly desirable.

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 either some German or Russian language capabilities 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 contracts 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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