Specialist - Procurement (Ground Handling & Airport Services)

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
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience & Flexibility (Can do attitude)
  
  

Isr Requirements

Reads and complies with the ISR policies of the Company and diligently reports any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team. Completes all required ISR awareness sessions and follows associated guidelines in the day-to-day business operations.