
Emirates
Procurement Analyst – Engineering (Aviation / Strategic Sourcing)
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 03/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
17/02/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
03/04/2026
Job description
The Procurement Analyst – Engineering is responsible for conducting complex and strategic high-value procurement analysis to ensure optimal sourcing of products and services in the aviation sector. The role involves evaluating technical information and in-service experience from engineering stakeholders, analyzing vendor product support obligations, performing life cycle cost assessments including Direct Maintenance Costs (DMC), reliability, operational interruptions, spares, weight, and warranties, and providing sensitivity and financial analysis using NPV in coordination with Finance. The analyst reviews draft contracts, submits commercial risk assessments, benchmarks sourcing techniques from other airlines and industries, develops new evaluation tools and models to optimize procurement processes, and supports the Procurement Manager in supplier negotiations. The position ensures sourcing strategies meet best quality standards at minimal cost while adhering to contractual and operational requirements.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Analyze technical information and in-service experience to evaluate cost structures and future product/service specifications
- Assess existing vendor product support obligations in coordination with Product Support Warranty Department
- Coordinate with stakeholders using E-Sourcing system to validate sourcing specifications
- Perform life cycle cost analysis, evaluating key cost drivers such as DMC, reliability, operational interruptions, spares, weight, and warranties
- Conduct sensitivity and financial assessments using Net Present Value (NPV) in coordination with Finance
- Analyze proposed contractual terms and submit preliminary commercial risk assessments to Procurement Manager
- Review draft contracts and provide executive summaries for internal signoff and approval
- Benchmark sourcing techniques from public information to improve sourcing practices
- Develop and utilize new evaluation tools and models to automate and shorten sourcing lead times
- Support Procurement Manager directly in negotiations with suppliers
Experience & skills
- 5+ years of experience in Aircraft Procurement or related aviation sector
- Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Commercial, Business Administration, Finance OR A Level with minimum 8 years of experience
- Experience in Airline, Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO), or Procurement
- Knowledge of supply chain and strategic procurement practices
- Proficiency in contracts drafting and interpretation
- Familiarity with aircraft systems and maintenance requirements
- Strong report writing, data analysis, and analytical thinking skills
- Excellent MS Excel skills