Procurement Officer

Synopsis

Perform, coordinate and execute Ground and Cargo purchasing and sourcing activities of medium complexity and address non-standard tasks according to established purchasing policies and procedures to ensure purchasing activities are executed in EAS best interest.

Accountabilities

• Perform, coordinate, and execute purchasing and sourcing activities of medium complexity according to established purchasing policies and procedures to ensure purchasing activities are executed in EAS best interest.
• Negotiate with recurrent suppliers to improve service and quality levels and ensure contracts within assigned portfolio deliver full life value for money according to EAS strategy and guidelines. 
• Ask quotations, analyze proposals, and monitor contract terms and conditions, to adequately plan and deliver contracts and amendments in a timely and effective manner to serve EAS best interest.
• Organize and develop RFP and RFQ documentations according to established policies and procedure to ensure EAS requirements are captured effectively.
• Reviews draft contracts with Procurement Manager and provides executive summaries for the purpose of internal sign off and approval.
• Liaise and coordinate with EAS suppliers by collecting and providing all required information, to ensure contractual terms and conditions are met. 
• Monitor and analyze new products and suppliers in the marketplace to suggest new initiatives to increase cost efficiency.
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality goods and services.
• Oversee the end-to-end contracting process, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with legal and other stakeholders to develop and review contracts, ensuring accuracy and risk mitigation.
• Lead and manage corporate procurement activities, including sourcing, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Implement and maintain procurement policies and procedures to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability.
• Prepare presentation and report of the work and discuss with line manager.
• Willing to support line manager for any additional work. 
   

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree level of education.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in Multinational Companies in relevant field (Procurement &Supply Chain Management).
• Knowledge / familiarization of ground and Cargo systems and maintenance requirements.
• Solid report writing, data analysis, analytical thinking skills.

• Knowledge and Skills in Ariba / SAP / Microsoft dynamic.
• Good knowledge of contracts.
• Knowledge / familiarization of aircraft systems and maintenance requirements.
• Solid report writing, data analysis, analytical thinking skills.
• Excellent Excel / words / PowerPoints skills.

About Etihad Airport Services

Etihad Airport Services Ground is the sole ground operations handler at Abu Dhabi International Airport. EASG handles a wide variety of ground functions at the capital’s international airport, from passenger check-in and boarding to baggage handling and aircraft services. All operations are centered around its three main prerogatives: safety and security in all its functions, world class operations for all customer airlines through maximum efficiency and a world class customer experience for all visiting and transiting guests.