Head of Procurement The Emirates Group

Job Purpose

Alpha Flight Services, part of dnata, provide culinary and inflight retail services to a wide range of airline customers and also operate food and beverage outlets and airport lounges at Ras Al-Khaimah and Sharjah International Airports.

As Head of Procurement, Alpha Flight Services, you will lead the development and execution of Alpha s company-wide procurement strategy, driving value through best practice sourcing, negotiation and supplier management. You will also oversee and support a team of procurement professionals to ensure effective customer and supplier relationship management, delivering cost efficiency and competitive advantage across high-value commodities and services.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and implement business-wide procurement strategies and policies to ensure consistent, cost-effective purchasing across all business units.
• Lead and support a team of procurement professionals, ensuring delivery against service levels and alignment with business goals.
• Drive data-led decision-making using Oracle ERP tools and analytics to enhance sourcing, spend visibility and process efficiency.
• Collaborate with dnata Catering & Retail and Group businesses to share best practices, leverage synergies and optimise costs.
• Oversee supplier sourcing, evaluation and tendering processes to ensure compliance, competitiveness and value for money.
• Lead high-value commercial negotiations and contract management to secure optimal terms and mitigate supply and commercial risks.
• Establish and monitor procurement SLAs, systems and performance targets, ensuring continuous improvement and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Provide expert procurement input during product design and feasibility phases to maximise value and resource utilisation.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, benchmark performance and stay informed on market and technical developments.
• Coach and develop the procurement team, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with Alpha s vision and strategic objectives.

Qualification

To be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:

• A Bachelors degree within a relevant field of study
• At least 10+ years of experience in procurement & contract management, with at least 4 years team management experience
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP or similar platforms, with a strong understanding of procurement modules

You ll have an edge if you have:

• A proven track record of supplier sourcing, evaluation and negotiation
• Are a Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
• Strong organisational and line management skills.
• Ability to influence the decision-making process of various departments
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience and confidence to influence senior level stakeholders