Synopsis

Responsible to manage company and customer procurement functions and processes for both aircraft & commercial related material & services, to plan all consumable & expandable materials and to oversee all Logistics operations.

Accountabilities

• Accountable to manage and develop the EYEng material planning team to ensure the availability of C&E spares for all aircraft and component maintenance activities
• Accountable to maintain the aircraft material inventory at agreed target levels and identify for disposal any potential surplus or shelf life material. Interfacing with other departments to ensure the procurement activities are met in a cost effective and efficient manner.
• Develop strategic relationship with suppliers and manage vendor performance, negotiating for advantageous pricing & service levels, agreeing and monitoring performance correction programs where necessary.
• Responsible to manage the tender process, consignment contracts, surplus sales, both International & Local purchasing (Technical and Commercial) procurement to company standards.
• Responsible to manage all resources used in stores receiving, warehousing, component control centre and dispatch to support 24/7 operations from our bonded store and to company KPI\'s
• Ensure all storage is maintained to the standards as outlined by the regulatory authorities
• Responsible to maintain all vendor approvals in efficient and timely manner
• Responsible to ensure the material planning, procurement & Logistics group maintain compliance with EYEng quality, code of conduct, SH&E regulations, airworthiness regulation requirements and the TPM

Education & Experience

• University Degree or diploma required in a relevant field such as logistics, supply chain, business management, finance or engineering.
• Minimum ten (10) years\' work experience with at least seven (7) years in a Management role in an aviation related Supply Chain organization.
• Must be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge in aviation Procurement, Logistics and Material Planning activities and managing people.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world\'s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad\'s codeshare partners, Etihad\'s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world\'s leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.

Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.

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