Procurement Officer

Gulf Helicopters Company

Job Objective

Conducts the procurement of parts, spares, tools and goods for GHC. Conduct procurement activities to ensure that goods are procured under the optimal conditions for GHC and from reliable sources, as well as participate in the development and maintenance of the procurement policies and procedures.

• Order and procure aviation spare parts and goods.
• Participate in technical and financial evaluations of items required, vendor correspondence and contract preparation.
• Coordinate with the stores and the engineering departments to maintain optimum level of inventory based on review of issues and below minimum reports on a regular basis.
• Repair Order Management – follow up with the repair agency to complete the job and return the component to GHC at the earliest. Work towards reducing the turnaround time.
• Participate in the development of procurement policies and procedures based on GHC’s business needs and any relevant external regulations.
• Prepare and maintain the preferred vendors’ lists to ensure that goods are procured from the best offer providers and within the optimal time frame.
• Negotiate prices and terms of conditions for the goods to be procured to ensure that GHC’s interests are best represented and best offers are received.
• Ensure the delivery of goods purchased as well as liaise with vendors to resolve any logistics related issues.
• Check that any initiated requests for procurements are in line with the approved unit budgets (or are approved) or facilitate the approval process.
• Document transactions on the material accounting system and ensure proper controls and approvals are in place.
• Document a transparent purchase ordering process for aviation spare parts and capital items including requisitions and approvals. Take help from Purchase Manual of QP if needed.
• Respond to RFQ’s from MRO and ensure quotes are sent within agreed time frames. Place back‑to‑back orders on OEM’s on receipt of PO’s from MRO. Conduct follow‑ups on orders are carried out and parts are received and arranged for dispatches.
• Receive delivery of float bags/life rafts for inspection/repair. Coordinate with Safety Shop for due completion of work involved. Organize/coordinate shipment back to customer.
• Such other duties as assigned by the Procurement Manager.

• Timely procurement (initiation and delivery of goods/contract signing)
• Customer Satisfaction (internal and external)
• % Cost savings related to vendor negotiations
• Communications & Working Relationships
  • Internal:
    All GHC Departments
  • External:
    Vendors/Suppliers, Service providers, 3rd Party Clients

• Degree in Business Administration or related field
• Post Graduate Degree will be an added advantage
• Professional certification from relevant institutions will be an added advantage

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

• Excellent command of English
• Good understanding of Just‑in‑Time management and inventory control
• Prior experience in procurement for similar sized organization within a related Strong Negotiation skills
• Very good awareness of Organization's operations including projects and initiatives

Gulf Helicopters