Senior Manager Procurement – Emirati Talent
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| Company Name | Emirates Flight Catering |
| Company Type | Private |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Salary Range | Market Competitive |
| Location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Qualifications | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Experience | 5 Year+ |
Job Overview
Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) is seeking an Emirati Senior Manager Procurement to drive commercial excellence, deliver sustainable cost efficiencies, and build strong partnerships across the business and supplier ecosystem. This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide sourcing strategies, lead high-value negotiations, and embed best-in-class procurement practices aligned to EKFC’s long-term strategy.
Company Overview
Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) is a leading organization in the airlines and aviation, and food and beverage manufacturing industries. Operating at scale in a complex, high-demand environment, EKFC is committed to performance, innovation, and value creation.
Quick Details
- Salary Range: Market Competitive
- Job Type: Full-time
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience: 8+ years’ experience
Key Responsibilities
- Drive a consistent, strategic approach to sourcing, purchasing, and tendering, delivering measurable cost savings and value creation.
- Lead complex commercial negotiations and contract awards, ensuring optimal terms and service levels.
- Embed compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental standards across all procurement activities.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies are fully aligned with business priorities and growth plans.
- Lead and develop a high-performance procurement team, fostering capability, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (mandatory); degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related discipline preferred.
- 8+ years’ experience in procurement, including significant leadership responsibility.
- Proven experience in strategic procurement and supplier negotiations, ideally within aviation, airline catering, hospitality, or similarly complex industries.
- Strong commercial acumen with deep understanding of contractual terms, cost management, and ROI optimisation.
- Professional procurement certification (e.g. MCIPS or equivalent) is preferred.
Benefits
- Operate at enterprise scale within one of the region’s most complex and respected organisations.
- Influence high-value commercial decisions with real business impact.
- Lead transformation and innovation within procurement.
- Be part of a culture that values excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.