MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROLE: To procure all Ground Handling Services according to the procurement and contract procedures; to ensure the operational requirements of the user departments, specifically Airport Services and Cargo Operations are serviced to a high standard by providing efficient and effective sourcing and procurement support. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares all Requests for Proposal, Request for Quotation, Invitation to Bid, Tender and all related documents in coordination with the concerned business unit.
• Handles all incoming documentation concerning contract performance, ensuring all contract actions are being completed according to the policies and risk positions of flydubai and the Government of Dubai.
• Finalizes tender documents/bids summary and quotation and completes all the actions necessary for finalising a contract by soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and following up with suppliers as per business unit requirements.
• Prepares and issues Purchase Orders/agreements for the suitable vendor based upon price, delivery and specification adherence criteria.
• Maintains ongoing relationships with -existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products and services.
• Coordinates with business units and technical evaluators to ensure structured, criteria-based assessment of shortlisted supplier proposals.
• Oversees the award finalization process, including contract execution and system entry, to ensure timely project mobilization and risk mitigation.
• Leads procurement system training and knowledge transfer initiatives, promoting compliance, consistency, and user adoption across business units.
• Drives process improvement initiatives by evaluating procurement workflows, identifying system inefficiencies, and coordinating with IT for resolution and enhancement.
• Manages end-to-end contract lifecycle processes for critical suppliers, ensuring proactive renewal, amendment, and compliance tracking to avoid service disruptions.
• Leads vendor due diligence reviews by assessing financial health, regulatory standing, and operational capability in line with flydubai’s vendor management framework.
• Conducts advanced financial and commercial evaluations of supplier bids and provides strategic input into award recommendations presented to senior stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (3+ years)
• Fluent in English (other languages an advantage)
• Minimum of 7 years experience working in aviation (ground handling or airline) in a procurement or contracts department.
• Oracle, AIMS, Arpas, Tableau
• 7 - 9 years
• Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Contracts from The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or higher

• Prepares all Requests for Proposal, Request for Quotation, Invitation to Bid, Tender and all related documents in coordination with the concerned business unit.
• Handles all incoming documentation concerning contract performance, ensuring all contract actions are being completed according to the policies and risk positions of flydubai and the Government of Dubai.
• Finalizes tender documents/bids summary and quotation and completes all the actions necessary for finalising a contract by soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and following up with suppliers as per business unit requirements.
• Prepares and issues Purchase Orders/agreements for the suitable vendor based upon price, delivery and specification adherence criteria.
• Maintains ongoing relationships with -existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers for future products and services.
• Coordinates with business units and technical evaluators to ensure structured, criteria-based assessment of shortlisted supplier proposals.
• Oversees the award finalization process, including contract execution and system entry, to ensure timely project mobilization and risk mitigation.
• Leads procurement system training and knowledge transfer initiatives, promoting compliance, consistency, and user adoption across business units.
• Drives process improvement initiatives by evaluating procurement workflows, identifying system inefficiencies, and coordinating with IT for resolution and enhancement.
• Manages end-to-end contract lifecycle processes for critical suppliers, ensuring proactive renewal, amendment, and compliance tracking to avoid service disruptions.
• Leads vendor due diligence reviews by assessing financial health, regulatory standing, and operational capability in line with flydubai’s vendor management framework.
• Conducts advanced financial and commercial evaluations of supplier bids and provides strategic input into award recommendations presented to senior stakeholders