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Job description / Role
Strategic
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing based on demand and supply market analysis, strategy & negotiation, for operation and corporate procurement.
- Develop business user partnering for operation and corporate procurement in coordination with corporate SCM.
- Develop items-wise procurement planning, supplier relationship and long-term contracts whenever applicable in line with the procurement planning.
General
- Adhere to the Companys health, safety, environmental and security policies at all times;
- Ensure the Business Ethics and Core Values of the Supply Chain Management Department are implemented and followed in a proper manner.
Operation
- Ensure direct reports adhere to departmental policies and processes;
- Reviewing the tender evaluation reports presented to the respective tendering committees and preparing the RTC agenda.
- Develop OEM and strategic suppliers list in Operation and Corporate procurement to support Oman Air in having long-term partnering relationship.
- Ensure implementation and compliance of all contracts including KPIs, SLAs verification of all deliverables by the concerned department, coordination with finance for clearance of payments, renegotiation of contracts due to changes in scope and company requirements etc.,
Value Added to Business
- Carryout Cost Value Analysis based on supply -demand study for all operation and corporate high value goods and services;
- Collaborate with Procurement Departments to develop new supply sources including vendors at a global level to ensure optimum benefit to the company;
Workforce Management
- Ensure that all PPS staff adhere to the policies and business ethics;
- Identify, assess and manage On Job Training needs for all staff under his division and coordinate with the Training Department to ensure relevant Training Courses are provided to qualified staffs;
- Ensure the retention of high performers reducing turnover and increasing productivity through the recruitment, training, development and motivation of staff;
Contributing Policing Making
- Monitor and amend policies and procedures based on the business needs to ensure they are current.
Risk Mitigation
- Review contracts, assess and mitigate the risks and ensure suppliers adhere to all contract Terms of Conditions.
- Research Activities
- Review, evaluate and benchmark processes and performance with other airlines and streamline processes, if required.
Business Plan
- Assist Vice President Supply Chain Management in preparing short term and long term business plans.
People Management
- Select, train and develop subordinates to ensure continuous improvement of human resource function;
- Conduct periodic performance appraisal in line with the companys performance appraisal system.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in a related discipline with 8 years of relevant experience with progressive proven experience leading a Procurement, Contracts and Supplier development function of which 4 years of Managerial experience.
- Managerial level in a multi-disciplinary organization with a record of success in Supply Chain Management linking service delivery to strategic objectives.
- Post-graduation qualification in the related discipline will be advantage. Professional Qualifications i.e. Certification in Purchasing & Supply from Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (UK), Lean Six Sigma, Business Continuity, etc. will be an advantage.
About the Company
Oman Air, the flagship company of the Sultanate of Oman's Civil Aviation sector, commenced operations in 1993. Starting off as a regional player, Oman Air, as Oman's national carrier has witnessed rapid growth in the last 14 years. Oman Air has played a major role in making Muscat a major traffic hub in the Middle East providing a fillip to commercial, industrial and tourism activities.
As a full-fledged commercial airline of Oman, Oman Air has striven to maintain high performance standards in all aspects of its operation. The Oman International Services was established in the year 1970 & later Oman Aviation Services was founded on 1981 to extend services to the other airlines in terms of cargo handling, ground handling etc.
The Oman Air fleet consists of most modern and fuel- efficient aircraft with aesthetically designed interiors. Ultra- modern in-flight service equipment is deployed onboard to improve safety and overall performance. Investment in new technology, planning and product innovation has propelled Oman Air to the forefront of the aviation industry.