Aviation Contracts Officer

Job description / Role

• Lead end to end sourcing, contracting, supplier performance management for portfolio of contracts/suppliers (e.g., wheels & brakes, components, IFE, BFE) in line with CAR-M regulation and CAMO policies
• To deliver end to end sourcing projects and execute as per the DOA and Ariba requirements
• Lead RFP discussions, register vendors as per the requirements, gather the requirements and execute the sourcing strategies
• Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with vendors and identify escalation topics
• Engage with vendors and on regular meetings and review of SLA/Metrics

• Minimum 5 years job-related experience in airline/aviation or related disciplines
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce/business administration or related fields
• Strong experience in vendor negotiations, contracts management, sourcing process
• Strong understanding of key legal and commercial terms that are used in contract management
• Required to have Airline Technical Operations experience and strong understanding of project planning, project management and risk management

Salary:
AED 25,000 to 28,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Created in 2003 by technical engineers and experienced recruiters, VHR delivers a partner-orientated approach. We are passionate about the industries where we operate, the career-enhancing support we provide and the people with whom we work.

Whether one permanent vacancy or a team of contract specialists, VHR strives to deliver the best possible staffing solutions.

As a recruitment company, we see our clients as our partners and our services as an extension of our clients’ businesses. We operate with a set of core values at the heart of everything we do.