Procurement Officer

Velora Aviation is seeking a Procurement Officer to join their team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This role involves coordinating and executing purchasing and sourcing activities to ensure they are in the best interest of the company, adhering to established policies and procedures.

Velora Aviation is a leading aviation services provider, established in 1982, with a vision to elevate every journey with excellence and innovation. They integrate Ground Services, Cargo & Logistics, and Security Services, leveraging technology and innovation to support Abu Dhabi's global hub vision. Join Velora to contribute to their success and shape the future of aviation services.

Company Overview

Velora is a leading aviation services provider within ADQ's portfolio, built on a world-class operational legacy since 1982. Our vision is to elevate every journey with excellence and innovation. We bring together Ground Services, Cargo & Logistics, and Security Services under one strong brand, using technology and innovation as a core enabler to drive scalability, efficiency and future readiness across all verticals. Powered by a team of skilled professionals, robust systems, and cutting-edge solutions, Velora plays a key role in supporting Abu Dhabi’s vision as a leading global hub for trade, tourism, and business. At Velora, our people are the heart of our success. Each individual contributes their unique strengths, creativity, and spirit, enriching our culture and shaping the way we serve our customers.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 5 Year+
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree level of education.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform, coordinate, and execute purchasing and sourcing activities of medium complexity according to established purchasing policies and procedures.
• Negotiate with recurrent suppliers to improve service and quality levels and ensure contracts within assigned portfolio deliver full life value for money.
• Ask quotations, analyze proposals, and monitor contract terms and conditions to adequately plan and deliver contracts and amendments in a timely and effective manner.
• Organize and develop RFP and RFQ documentations according to established policies and procedure to ensure the requirements are captured effectively.
• Reviews draft contracts with Procurement Manager and provides executive summaries for the purpose of internal sign off and approval.
• Liaise and coordinate with the suppliers by collecting and providing all required information, to ensure contractual terms and conditions are met.
• Monitor and analyze new products and suppliers in the marketplace to suggest new initiatives to increase cost efficiency.
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality goods and services.
• Oversee the end-to-end contracting process, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with legal and other stakeholders to develop and review contracts, ensuring accuracy and risk mitigation.
• Lead and manage corporate procurement activities, including sourcing, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Implement and maintain procurement policies and procedures to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability.
• Prepare presentation and report of the work and discuss with line manager.
• Willing to support line manager for any additional work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree level of education.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in Multinational Companies in relevant field (Procurement & Supply Chain Management).
• Knowledge / familiarization of ground and Cargo systems and maintenance requirements.
• Solid report writing, data analysis, analytical thinking skills.
• Knowledge and Skills in Ariba / SAP / Microsoft dynamic.
• Good knowledge of contracts.
• Knowledge / familiarization of aircraft systems and maintenance requirements.
• Excellent Excel / Word / PowerPoints skills.

Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a leading aviation services provider.
• Contribute to Abu Dhabi's vision as a leading global hub.
• Be part of a team of skilled professionals driving innovation.
• Engage in diverse procurement and sourcing activities.
• Develop expertise in aviation-specific procurement.