Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist - Airbus

Job Description:

List of Tasks:

• Strictly adhere to Airbus Ethics & Compliance policies following norms & governance defined in Airbus Code of conduct.
• Search & Invites suppliers to receive quotations along with price and lead times. Support in negotiations with local suppliers.
• Receive process & record Materials Requests (MR) in dedicated Order Log Book for tracking purposes (Excel).
• Responsible for creating Purchase Orders in SAP system and get approval from the purchasing manager or team leader according to assigned threshold.
• Schedule incoming & outgoing shipments for delivery & returns also report damaged goods.
• Logistics coordination for imports/exports between supplier & the operative base in Al Kharj.
• Identify and report any possible risk during supply chain process and provide suggestion as mitigation action.
• Participate in vendor relationship management identifying costsaving opportunities.
• Responsible for supplier performance KPIs & q uarterly visit to Supplier facilities to ensure proper communication understanding and to address all open topics and ongoing issues.
• Responsible to review and control the endtoend procurement process as well as all strategic sourcing and logistics activities for products and services to be delivered to the customers.
• Contribute to strategic sourcing and improving plan based on TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) with an objective of cost reduction supplier quality assurance of supply and supplier innovation.
• Support new requests from different stakeholders Logistics coordination between main office (Riyadh) and the project site (AlKharj) including support for imports/exports.
• Support unscheduled maintenance such as AOGs & Findings especially to support supply of goods procured within Middle East.
• Ensure priority is understood to support MRO & meet target fleet availability leading to ultimate satisfaction of enduser.
• Follow quality requirements for each hired supplier to be part of Airbus preferred supplier list ensuring all necessary approvals certifications and legality in the region.
• Weekly visits to Projects for followup MFTs with fellow stakeholders for better understanding while promoting Airbus values such as teamwork respect integrity creativity reliability & customer focus.
• Responsible to searching new local suppliers within Middle East with suitable capabilities and capacities to provide services meeting quality and regulation requirements.
• Review supplier NDAs and coordinate validation process by all parties.
• Responsible for supplier onboarding process by ensuring all requirements are met as per Airbus standards.

Person Specifications:

• At least Bachelors Degree major in Business Management Supply chain or related field is preferable.
• Very high level of English both spoken and written. Arabic will be plus.
• At least 35 years experience in procurement related organization being part of a local Airline or MRO
• Good communication skills stakeholders management and able to work under pressure
• Active & Motivated. Should act as role model for rest of the team.
• Skills in computer software mainly experienced in using Airbus Tools ERP System Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of A330 parts and suppliers with preference with local suppliers in Saudi Arabia.
• Knowledge of procuring process including quotation purchase orders and deliveries phase.
• Knowledge of quality and aviation regulation requirement applicable to purchases of A/C parts
• Hard working. Multitasking. Should poses leadership skills & promote team dynamics.
• Able to learn quickly and work independently

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

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