Senior Buyer

Role Overview

Senior Buyer at Emirates Flight Catering, based on location as stated in the original posting.

Role Purpose

To independently manage the procurement function across all divisions, from tender preparation through supplier evaluation and contract implementation, ensuring compliance with company procedures while delivering value for money and maintaining strategic supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

• Independently prepare, execute, and evaluate all tenders while ensuring all procurement procedures and policies are adhered to.
• Receive and review purchase requisitions from all divisions and action the request subject to availability of necessary approvals.
• Acquire quotations from various suppliers and place orders with the best supplier after thoroughly researching and investigating all factors in terms of quality, quantity, price, and time.
• Negotiate purchase order prices, terms, and conditions to ensure value for money for the products.
• Keep updated on current market prices of all items required by the various divisions.

Supplier Management

• Undertake supplier negotiations, create award recommendation reports, and implement effective contracts.
• Visit suppliers to evaluate them on product offerings, quality, and operating standards; based on findings make recommendations for current and future requirements.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure Emirates Flight Catering is a client of choice that receives continuous business improvement opportunities.
• Assist in maintaining up-to-date records of all suppliers and their products along with price lists.
• Review and resolve all daily general correspondences and conflicts with suppliers in terms of delivery and product quality issues.

Market Intelligence

• Constantly conduct market research on the working commodity and ensure right potential suppliers are introduced to Emirates Flight Catering.

Support & Collaboration

• Liaise and support procurement specialist and procurement managers on various sourcing projects when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement/Supply, Business, or other related field (must have)
• Diploma or Certification in Procurement & Supply or Contracts (preferred)
• 5 years' experience in relevant sector
• Previous experience working in a Procurement or category management position
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
• Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions
• Prior Procurement experience in a food or catering industry (preferred)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work well under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Packages
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of procurement e-sourcing tools
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage time effectively