Buyer

Job description / Role

The Buyer role will process the procurement of spare parts, consumables, and services for Airport Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Cargo Handling equipment for dnata Technical Services, in collaboration with Emirates Group Procurement The responsibilities include the sourcing and buying of goods or services from vendors, Purchase Order creation, expediting, invoice payment monitoring, and managing the vendor ongoing performance, according to company policy, procedures and governance. Responsible for the sourcing, evaluation and negotiation for one group of specific but simple and medium value commodities or services to achieve value for money the lowest total cost of ownership and best competitive position for the company in accordance with best practice Procurement & Logistics techniques.

Job Outline:
- Source, pre-qualify and evaluate suppliers to assess what services and products they are qualified to provide thereby ensuring that the correct products and services are available.
- Independently decide on and authorise supply orders and contracts for values upto AED 5,000. Where contract values exceed this financial limit, analyse and prepare reports & recommendations for review & approval at P&L Superintendent/P&L Manager/dTS Manager..
- Receive purchase requisitions and enquiries from Departments, confirm and /or help define Department requirements and issue for enquiry.
- Negotiate purchase order prices, terms and conditions to ensure that the Companys' best contractual and commercial position is attained.
- Ensure that all aspects of the purchase orders placed are satisfied in accordance with user requirements of service and quality.
- Place purchase orders in accordance with company procedures and monitor delivery and /or undertake expediting if required to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services.
- Ensure full customer satisfaction with Procurement services through required liaison and monitoring of supplier performance to ensure such satisfaction

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience
- You must have at least 3+ years of end-to-end procurement experience in a GSE, Engineering or Automotive environment.
- You must have solid skills in MS Excel data analysis, reporting/presentation, and Database management.
- You must be skilled in using ERP software such as Oracle, SAP or Asset Management Software Maximo (MMS) or any other maintenance management applications.

About the Company

A fast-growing international airline with one of the youngest fleets in the sky and more than 400 awards for excellence worldwide.