Senior Buyer

About the role

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), part of the Emirates Group, is hiring a Senior Buyer. The role covers end-to-end tender preparation and evaluation, supplier selection and negotiation, and the maintenance of supplier relationships so that EKFC remains a preferred client.

Key responsibilities

• Independently prepare, execute and evaluate tenders while ensuring procurement procedures and policies are followed.
• Receive and review purchase requisitions from all divisions and act on them subject to available approvals.
• Negotiate with suppliers, create award recommendation reports, implement contracts and acquire quotations from several suppliers before placing orders with the best option.
• Visit suppliers to assess product offerings, quality and operating standards, then recommend current and future requirements.
• Negotiate purchase order prices, terms and conditions to secure value for money.
• Resolve daily correspondence and conflicts with suppliers over delivery and product quality, and develop supplier relationships.
• Support procurement specialists and managers on sourcing projects when needed.
• Keep track of market prices, maintain supplier and product records and price lists, and carry out market research to introduce suitable suppliers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement/Supply, Business or a related field (mandatory).
• Diploma or certification in Procurement & Supply or Contracts (preferred).
• 5 years of experience in a relevant sector, preferably in a procurement or category management position.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management, and knowledge of contractual terms and conditions.
• Prior procurement experience in a food or catering industry.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Required skills

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Knowledge of procurement e-sourcing tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong planning and organisational skills, and ability to multi-task.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Two duty meals provided at EKFC.
• Health and wellness coverage.
• Paid time off and public holidays.
• Performance-based annual bonus and salary review opportunities.
• Awards for achievements, learning and development support, and team events.