Purchasing Officer

flydubai

Dubai, UAE

Ref: RP980-150

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

To procure flydubai's normal, critical, AOG & priority requirements of aircraft spares, aircraft ground support equipment spares and any other materials/tools from approved sources conforming to flydubai's purchasing procedures at most economical prices with best delivery dates, additionally support AOG requirement at outstations.

Key Accountabilities

Key Activities
- Ensure procurement for routine, AOG and a critical part is done in the shortest possible time.
- Review and check all relevant materials orders and ensure that they are within budget. Strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Coordinate with MCC for material requirements & support. Execution and monitoring of all regular purchasing duties.
- Coordinate with pool providers for on-time spares supply and logistics.
- Select vendors and products following a strict and impartial evaluation of price, quality, delivery and services, in consultation with immediate supervisor or higher management and in accordance with company policy.
- Maintain records of overseas companies, suppliers and representatives.
- Prepare the daily/weekly/monthly reports as required.
- Ensure all repair orders are raised as per the agreements.
- Initiate, monitor and ensure availability of spares through AOG sourcing, loan and exchange.
- Visit and prepare points for discussion in conjunction with material planning.
- Liaise with material planning, purchasing, stores and other departments to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operation.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications / Experience/ Knowledge / Skills

Minimum Qualification
- Graduate or Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Experience
- Minimum of 6 years' practical experience in aviation purchasing and AOG support.

Knowledge / Skills
- Use of IT systems particularly AMOS (MS Suite as well as specific MRO systems)

Core Competencies
- Team work
- Problem solving and decision making
- Organizing for results
- Attention to detail & quality
- Effective communication

About the Company

Dubai-based flydubai strives to remove barriers to travel and enhance connectivity between different cultures across its ever-expanding network. Since launching its operations in 2009, flydubai has:

  • Created a network of more than 90 destinations in 44 countries.
  • Opened up 62 new routes that did not previously have direct air links to Dubai or were not served by a UAE national carrier from Dubai.
  • Operates a single fleet type of 58 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft and will take delivery of more than 100 aircraft by the end of 2023.

In addition, flydubai's agility and flexibility as a young airline has enhanced Dubai's economic development, in line with the Government of Dubai's vision, by creating trade and tourism flows in previously underserved markets.

Get personalised updates on latest vacancies
Job Alerts by Email
  • Personalised updates on latest career opportunities
  • Insights on hiring and employment activity in your industry
  • Typically sent twice a month
Purchasing Officer salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 7,000

Breakdown available for industries, cities and years of experience