Technical Procurement Officer

To oversee all technical procurement activities for Air Arabia's fleet, hubs, and third-party aircraft within the Engineering and Maintenance department. This encompasses the sourcing, procurement, and management of spare parts, components, tools, and equipment. Ensure all purchases and payments adhere to Air Arabia's approved standards and comply with relevant regulations and specifications. Key Result Responsibilities Acts as an interface between Stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure all the AOG related technical procurement requirements are being purchased and delivered timely and cost-effectively as per Company's defined measures and Airbus approved specifications. Supports in setting up a strategy, operating procedures and Suppliers' KPIs to ensure best quality and prices are being achieved for all goods and services prior to signing any contract with suppliers. Takes part in the negotiations conducted with suppliers on commercial contracts terms and prices ensuring all are done as per Air Arabia adopted procedures and quality standards, Airworthiness regulations and as per Airbus and OEMs' approved specifications. Evaluates new vendors and suppliers and carries necessary arrangements and pre-qualification requirements, if needed, in coordination with Quality Assurance and Finance Departments. Supports in assessing the performance of existing vendors and suppliers prior to renewing contracts; monitors the vendors' valuation forms, questionnaires, reports, history, payments, etc.; identifies alternate providers whenever needed. Establishes the required credit references and account set-up procedures in conjunction with the Finance Department and respective suppliers; coordinates to resolve any pricing or payments issues. Partners with the Stores Inspector to control any stores' discrepancies, mismatch or damages and to resolve the same with suppliers immediately. Ensures minimum stock level of parts is maintained; raises orders for replenishments and replacements against scraped items as per adopted procedures.