Technical Procurement Officer Full-time Job

Qualifications (Academic, Training, Languages)

Bachelor degree in Engineering/Management or equivalent from a recognized university; a degree in Aircraft Engineering/Aeronautical/Electro-Mechanical or equivalent is highly preferred.

Alternately, a higher diploma or certificate in the related field from a recognized university or engineering college combined with the needed experience and exposure.

Engineering Inventory Software certificate is a plus.

Project Management certificate, or alternately the proven corresponding working experience.

Proficient in Microsoft Office skills.

Cost Control, Compliance, Budgeting and Quality Assurance trainings are an added value and some may be treated as conditional for this role.

Professional membership of associations related to the Aviation/Airlines industry is a plus.

Very good written and verbal communication skills: reporting, presentations, etc.

Fluent in English Language.

Work Experience

5+ years’ related working experience in a similar role handling technical procurement in the Engineering Department in the Aviation industry; low cost airline is an advantage.

Specialized industry knowledge in procurement & inventory management systems, acquisition & Contract management.

Possesses appropriate knowledge of the legal requirements of the respective Civil Aviation Authority

Experienced in Vendor relationship: tender submissions, contracts, and SLAs of technical nature.

Developed skills in cost-estimation analysis and managing budget.

Experienced in working with a team of professionals (Engineers and Technicians) in a frequently changing environment with heavy work-load schedules and ad-hoc scenarios.

Experienced in implementing, and monitoring policies, procedures and operating manuals as per business needs and in line with adopted regulations and approved quality standards.

High accuracy and attention to both results and details.

Proven skills in analyzing data, identifying variations and recommending cost-effective solutions.

Cost-oriented, possesses analytical thinking, persuasive, problem solving, and decision making skills.

Employs technical expertise, and interpersonal relations to support company’s objectives.

Demonstrates the ability to contribute and successfully deliver against business strategy and set KPIs.

Air Arabia (PJSC), listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is the Middle East and North Africas first and largest low-cost carrier operator flying to over 190 destinations across the world. Air Arabia was the first airline to introduce the low-cost carrier concept in the region and is on a mission to serve all Arab countries and beyond, constantly undergoing aggressive route expansion, taking advantage of its ideally located hubs in the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Egypt, Armenia, and Pakistan. Over the past two decades, Air Arabia, through continuous market research and customer feedback, has provided a range of value-added services to millions of passengers who chose to fly with the airline's fleet of A320 aircraft. The airline commenced operations in October 2003 and achieved financial break-even from its very first year of services and has been profitable ever since.