Regional Procurement Contracts Manager Airbus Industries

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Posted 5 hrs ago

Experience

8 - 13 Years

Job Location

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities


Primary Responsibilities:

1) Operational activities (60%): Responsible for delivering contract management expertise and support to the AME RPO.

  • Support the HO RPO AME and the HO Regional Procurement Contracts to implement a contract management engagement to the Procurement commodities which is adapted to the local needs, challenges and cultures whilst remaining consistent worldwide.
  • In close cooperation with the Procurement Contract Governance team (PYCG), establish contract templates & policies tailored to the regional needs.
  • In close cooperation with the Procurement Contracts teams (PYCx) and the Procurement commodities, negotiate and support the most critical / strategic Local for Local and Local for Global contract negotiations.
  • Create and deliver awareness sessions to the RPO community from all divisions on contractual matters, using new material & tailored content based on existing PYC material adapted to Regional needs.
  • Report on Procurement contractual activities in the Region, delivering appropriate KPIs and other means
  • Support the other RPOs, as required.

2) Regional Contract Management excellence, growth and empowerment (40%): Responsible for championing the deployment of robust and efficient contract management practices within the Region, securing sustainable local contractual knowledge and stakeholders recognition of the executed Transformation

  • Leverage the cross-Region view on supplier contract negotiation to optimize conditions for Airbus, aligning regularly with the PYCx teams and the other Regional Procurement Contract Managers in other RPOs as required.
  • Contribute to maximizing efficiency within the overall Regional Procurement Contracts community.
  • Ensure proactive management of the relationship with internal business partners, including the local commodities, legal support functions and other Business Units as required.
  • Contribute to an environment that drives positive change in mindset and/or culture aiming for a performance oriented organization based on robust & efficient contract management principles, which is able to continually evolve with a synergistic way of working based on best practices.
  • Contribute to the wider Procurement Contracts transformation initiative.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required: A Bachelors' Degree in Business Administration, Management, Legal, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Qualification in Contracts. Having in addition a qualification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management is a plus.

Required: 8-10 years of experience in contracts and ideally in the Procurement or Legal fields too, preferably in the aviation industry.

  • Project Management Certification is desirable
  • Any Quality Certifications are desirable

Contract Management

  • Negotiation
  • Demonstrated ability to work across international boundaries and cultures
  • Project Management
  • Ability and Flexibility to absorb new issues
  • Attention to details, ability to be structured and work in an organized fashion

Highly desirable:

  • Knowledge of UAE Commercial and Contractual Law
  • UAE Free Zone contracting expertise
  • Airworthiness-related items contractual expertise (e.g. Contract negotiation of MRO-related activities)
  • Experience on negotiating and/or sourcing in the Middle East

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Regional Procurement Contracts Manager
  • Middle East & Africa

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Airbus Industries

At Airbus Africa and Middle East, we operate at the heart of one of the world s most diverse and fast-growing regions. With all three Airbus divisions Commercial Aircraft, Helicopters, and Defense & Space integrated, and all support functions under the same organisation, we offer an unmatched environment for collaboration, learning, and career growth.

Our 3,000+ employees, representing 50+ nationalities, support 60+ countries across a region with a combined GDP of $6 trillion and 13 Airbus affiliates. This means global-scale impact with a strong regional presence, making roles here strategic, dynamic, and full of opportunities.

If you re looking to work in a truly multicultural, high-impact environment where innovation, agility, and teamwork drive success, this is your chance to be part of Airbus in Africa and the Middle East.

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