Procurement Manager

RAK Airport

Job Details

Position Title

Procurement Manager

Reports to

Chief Finance Officer

Division

Procurement

Grade

Department

Procurement Department

Job Purpose

The Procurement Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the organizations operational and financial goals by securing the best possible commercial terms for goods and services, managing supplier relationships, overseeing contract management, and driving continuous improvement in the procurement process.

The purpose of this role is to strategically manage the procurement and contract lifecycle to ensure the organization's needs for goods and services are met efficiently, cost-effectively, and within the required quality standards. This includes overseeing the entire supply chainfrom sourcing and negotiating with suppliers, to managing contracts, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.

The role ensures that procurement and contract activities adhere to all relevant regulations, ethical standards, and internal policies, while proactively managing risks associated with supply disruptions or market fluctuations.

Additionally, the Procurement Manager plays an integral role in budget adherence, supports profitability, and leads a team to deliver high performance in procurement operations.

Functional Accountabilities

Area of Contribution

Key Activities

Financial

• Lead strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supplier management to reduce procurement costs and contribute directly to the organizations profitability.
• Manage procurement budgets in alignment with organizational financial goals.
• Negotiate favourable payment terms to improve cash flow and provide better financial flexibility.
• Evaluate team performance to ensure achievement of departmental financial KPIs and delivery targets.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks in the supply chain, including supplier reliability, market volatility, and geopolitical disruptions.
• Monitor and enforce contract terms to ensure full value is realized from supplier agreements.

Communication & Working Relationships

Internal

• Cross Functional Collaborations

• Reporting

Reasons for Interaction

• Effectively drive communications with different internal departments to ensure smooth co-ordination and alignment with business objectives.
• Updates to management and stakeholders are vital to keep everyone informed of the procurement process, challenges, and progress. This involves formal reporting structures and presentations.

External

• Supplier Negotiations
• Vendor Relationship Management

Reasons for Interaction

• Successful procurement relies heavily on clear and effective communication with suppliers, whether for price negotiations, contract terms, or delivery schedules.
• Maintaining a good working relationship with suppliers through regular communication ensures that issues like supply disruptions are addressed proactively.

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

Bachelors degree in commerce with Finance / Accounting background/ B. Tech/BE with Procurement background.

Being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent is desirable, not necessary.

Professional Qualifications

Commercial Aviation knowledge is desirable, but not necessary.

Knowledge of ERP / Oracle is desirable

EXPERIENCE

Required Experience

Minimum of 12+ years procurement with extensive experience in procurement, with a proven track record in a similar role. This experience should include managing complex procurement activities, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.

Proven ability to manage and lead a team of procurement professionals. This includes experience in mentoring, performance management and coordinating team efforts to achieve procurement goals.