Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

About us CAE has the world's largest civil aviation training network, with 250+ full-flight simulators in 50+ training locations in some of the world's most desirable destinations. Every year, CAE trains more than 135,000 pilots and graduates 1,500+ new pilots across its global network, from its wholly-owned, joint ventures, third-party and authorized training centres

About the role We are looking for an experienced Procurement and Logistics Specialist to join our team and be responsible for the coordination of all aspects of Procurement and Logistics for multiple sites in the region. You will be joining a team who are responsible for the sourcing and procurement of simulator/aircraft parts, tools, and consumables and getting them delivered to the right location. This is a critical role that helps us keep our Flight Simulators up and running which is key to our business.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Procurement

Sourcing procurement of simulator/aircraft parts, tools, and consumables as required.

Liaise with suppliers on loans, exchanges, sales, quotations, purchases, warranties etc.

Maintain and develop business relationships with key personnel involved in or directly relevant to a logistics activity, including engineers, vendors, suppliers, and shipping/freight coordinators.

Identify local vendors, suppliers and suitable refurbishment contractors to provide cost effective replacements & repairs, and to support improvements initiatives (look and feel).

Generate, process, and track purchase orders and associated payments, in collaboration with the finance department and with the required approvals from management.

Collaborate with the technical operations departments to meet the requirements for spare and/or replacement parts, to take advantage of cost saving opportunities or, in the case of shortages, to minimize and/or mitigate any potential impact on the training delivery and the business.

Shipment and Transportation of Goods

Prepare, send, and receive shipments, in adherence and compliance with local & International laws & regulations, safety standards, as well as any applicable export control policies & regulations.

Negotiate agreements, and pricing with shipping or freight companies

Process, complete, and file the associated shipping documentation such as: shipment manifests, purchase orders, repair orders, commercial invoices, air way bills, and import/export documentation.

Coordination and Administrative Tasks

Notify the technical operations department of incoming or outgoing parts or consumables.

Make use of the Maintenance Management System to record, track, and review the requirements and flow of parts and consumables required for maintenance of the training devices.

Work with the technical operations department to manage the stores, ensure that items are stored in the right location, and ensure that the quantities in the stores reflect the inventory.

Work with CAE Customer Service for shipments, repairs, advance exchanges, etc...

Perform regular internal inventory audits, and assist in external inventory audits.

Keep track of consumable levels, and place orders in a timely manner to avoid shortages.

Ensure that all tools are calibrated (if required) and up-to-date. Update the associated trackers and file calibration certificates for review by customers, and internal/external auditors.

Comply with local & global CAE Environmental Health & Safety standards, instructions, and safe working procedures. Exercise duty of care for own H&S, and that of others who may be affected by his/her work.

About you

5 or more years of experience working within a logistic department in the GCC region with knowledge and experience in the fields of project management and logistic best practices.

Procurement experience from within the Flight Simulator or Aviation industry

Excellent communication skills (written and oral), including presentation and training skills

Ability to multi task and meet tight deadlines

Team player who is cooperative with sharing of information and knowledge

Proven ability to work on the administrative and operational side of the business

Position Type Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.

As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we're proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.

At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.

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