Manager Procurement & Logistics

<p>Tomorrow you could be living in dynamic Dubai and earning a tax-free salary with global benefits. Starting with two aircraft and a handful of enthusiastic people, we have grown at a phenomenal rate. We are now one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, flying to over 125 destinations across 6 continents.</p> <p>We are looking for people to join our global family of over 54,000 people from 160 nationalities across a diverse range of disciplines. If you are a high performer, seeking unparalleled career opportunities, join the Emirates team and help us create the future of travel.</p> <p><br /> The Position:<br /> Responsible for the developing and implementing strategies for procurement, contract and vendor management for a defined portfolio of regional operational contracts including ground handling, cargo, airport charges, lounges, chauffeur drive and crew hotels. To achieve the lowest total cost of purchase/ownership and optimum terms &amp; conditions in accordance with best procurement techniques. This will include issue of tenders; direct supplier negotiations; preparation and evaluation of options available; critical assessment of business risk associated with options and different scenarios in order to develop the best negotiating strategies; preparation of written contracts and administration of all contracts. Where appropriate, these functions should be done in close co-operation with customer and support departments.</p> <p><br /> Salary &amp; Benefits:<br /> We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams, the local currency of the UAE. Besides generous travel benefits normally associated with an airline, this managerial role also has excellent leave, health care packages, accommodation and more.</p> <p><br /> Minimum Experience, Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge</p> <p>• The job holder should be University Graduate in Business Admin or Commerce<br /> • Preferred to be CIPS Qualified with a minimum of ten years practical experience preferably in an Airline or other Blue Chip Organisation in the middle management level with strong financial acumen.<br /> • The job holder must have a proven track record of analytical decision-making, with strong commercial acumen. He/she must have strong organisational and negotiation skills.<br /> • The job holder will often be required to influence the decision making process of line departments. To do so effectively, the job holder must have the interpersonal skills, experience and confidence to adequately deal with senior personnel.<br /> • The job holder should have a minimum of 10 years experience in the procurement of ground handling agreements and airport charges for a major carrier.</p> <p><br /> To Apply:<br /> Please submit your application before 28th August 2013 23:59 GMT + 4 hours</p>