Procurement Logistics Manager

Job Responsibilities

1. Manage a team of procurement specialists to ensure that customer department activities are efficiently supported by Procurement while ensuring that the best commercial interests of the organisation are served.
2. Manage the full contract negotiation process for all contracts, including negotiations with suppliers, Government Authorities, and any other third parties as appropriate.
3. Oversee the full tender process for purchasing and contracting, including sourcing, pre-qualification and evaluation of suppliers, preparation of tender documents, and administration of the tender process to ensure timelines are met. Negotiate terms & conditions and evaluate responses.
4. Ensure contract administration for all contracts, including writing contracts (in liaison with Legal, Insurance, Finance, and Customer Departments), communication with potential suppliers, and post-contract reviews. This includes development and adherence to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with suppliers and other stakeholders where relevant.
5. Independently manage and authorize contracts and orders up to a value of AED 500,000. For contract values exceeding this limit, analyze and prepare management reports and recommendations for review and approval at VP & SVP level, as necessary.
6. Develop and maintain a work program of contracts due for negotiation, including proactive identification of any opportunities for cost improvement.
7. Always manage the requirements and concerns of Customer Departments to ensure full involvement in the procurement process. Successful development of relationships at SVP, VP & Grade 10 level is crucial for efficient and effective supplier selection.
8. Seek continuous improvement of the procurement process and procedures to ensure Emirates remains at the leading edge of industry practices.
9. Proactively search for and identify opportunities for cost reduction wherever possible. Benchmark the performance of sections against available statistics/indicators and identify areas for improvement, including knowledge of technical advances, market developments, and other relevant changes in the supply market.
10. Identify and pursue opportunities for joint purchasing with Sri Lankan Airlines to reduce unit costs of acquisition for the benefit of both companies.