Role Overview – flydubai, a leading UAE airline, is hiring a Senior Officer – Procurement in Dubai. This position is ideal for experienced procurement professionals who can manage end-to-end procurement activities, support sourcing and supplier management, negotiate contracts, ensure cost-effective purchasing, and contribute to aviation procurement operations.

Procurement Operations Management – You will manage comprehensive procurement operations including identifying procurement needs, processing purchase requisitions, sourcing suppliers and vendors, conducting RFQs (Request for Quotation) and RFPs (Request for Proposal), evaluating proposals, negotiating terms and pricing, issuing purchase orders, coordinating deliveries, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring efficient procurement processes.

Aviation Procurement – You will manage aviation-specific procurement including aircraft spare parts and components, ground support equipment, maintenance materials, cabin supplies and consumables, uniforms for cabin crew and staff, catering supplies, IT equipment and software, office supplies, professional services, and other goods and services supporting airline operations, understanding aviation industry requirements and standards.

Sourcing and Supplier Management – You will source and manage suppliers by identifying potential vendors, conducting supplier evaluations and assessments, qualifying new suppliers, maintaining approved vendor lists, building strategic supplier relationships, managing vendor performance, conducting regular supplier reviews, addressing supplier issues, negotiating volume discounts, and ensuring reliable supplier base.

RFQ and RFP Management – You will manage Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes by preparing RFQ/RFP documentation, defining technical and commercial requirements, distributing to qualified suppliers, managing the quotation process, evaluating proposals based on price, quality, delivery, and terms, conducting technical and commercial comparisons, preparing evaluation reports, and supporting informed sourcing decisions.

Supplier Negotiation – You will negotiate with suppliers on pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, service levels, and contract conditions. You will leverage purchasing volumes for better rates, seek cost savings opportunities, negotiate favorable terms, balance cost with quality and service, achieve win-win agreements, and secure best value for flydubai.

Purchase Order Processing – You will process purchase orders by creating POs in procurement system (SAP or similar), ensuring accurate specifications, quantities, pricing, delivery details, obtaining proper approvals, issuing POs to suppliers, tracking PO status, coordinating deliveries with receiving departments, managing PO amendments when needed, and maintaining organized PO documentation.

Contract Management – You will support contract management by preparing procurement contracts and agreements, ensuring contract terms protect company interests, managing contract documentation, tracking contract compliance, coordinating contract renewals, managing amendments and variations, maintaining contract repository, and ensuring proper contract administration.

How to Apply:

Send your CV to Apply at: agencysupport@flydubai.com. Subject Line: Senior Officer – Procurement Application - [Your Name]. In your email, mention your total procurement experience with emphasis on senior-level responsibilities (5+ years preferred), highlight your experience in aviation, airline, or aerospace procurement if applicable (this is highly advantageous), describe your knowledge of aviation industry standards, compliance requirements, and airworthiness regulations for aircraft parts and materials, detail your experience with end-to-end procurement including sourcing, RFQ/RFP management, supplier negotiation, and contract management, provide examples of cost savings or procurement.

About us: 

flydubai is a leading UAE airline seeking an experienced Senior Officer – Procurement to manage comprehensive procurement operations supporting our aviation business. We value procurement expertise, aviation industry understanding, strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities, cost optimization focus, systems proficiency, and professionals who can ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective procurement that supports our airline operations.