Procurement Manager – Ground Handling & Airport Services
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Date posted
October 16, 2026
Hiring location
Sharjah UAE
Career level
Senior Management
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Business commerce or related field; MBA preferred Engineering
Experience
10+ Years
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
Lead the sourcing and supplier strategy for ground handling and airport services across the airline network. The role is responsible for securing reliable service, strong commercial terms and continuity of airport operations while managing risk and cost. It works with Ground Operations, finance, legal and station teams on supplier selection, contract governance, network expansion and potential self-handling opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop category strategies and strategic sourcing plans for ground handling and airport service requirements across stations.
- Conduct spend analysis, market benchmarking and supplier assessments to identify savings and service-improvement opportunities.
- Lead tenders, commercial negotiations, contract awards and supplier partnerships while balancing cost, quality and operational resilience.
- Coordinate with Ground Operations on new-station launches, supplier mobilisation and operational-readiness plans.
- Manage supplier performance against service levels, contract terms, safety expectations and agreed operational indicators.
- Evaluate business cases for self-handling or alternative service models at strategic hubs and recommend viable options.
Requirements
- Bring extensive procurement experience, ideally 10 or more years, with demonstrated people or workstream leadership.
- Understand ground handling, airport services, airline operations and aviation procurement requirements.
- Be familiar with IATA Standard Ground Handling Agreements and relevant airport charging or regulatory principles.
- Work effectively with senior stakeholders, suppliers and legal or finance teams across multiple locations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Commerce or a related field; an MBA is preferred.
- Experience with Oracle Fusion, e-sourcing or contract lifecycle tools is beneficial.
- Strong English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
Skills
- Strategic sourcing and category planning
- Negotiation and contract management
- Supplier performance and risk control
- Spend analytics and cost optimisation
- Cross-functional leadership
Employment Details
- Employer: Air Arabia
- Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Employment type: Full-time position; work schedules may vary by department and operational needs.
- Salary and benefits: confirm the current package during recruitment.
- Applicants must meet the role-specific licensing, medical, legal and eligibility requirements that apply to the position.
Application
Submit your application using the external application link attached to this job record.
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