Procurement Officer
Job Description
Gulf Helicopters Company (GHC) is a vertically integrated helicopter company operating a fleet of more than 50 helicopters that provides full tip-to-tail MRO, CAMO, and training services. Our full range of capabilities allows us to offer our clients tailored services to meet their most complex helicopter requirements. Focused on the offshore energy sector, GHC has been serving most of the major IOGPs and many NOCs over the past 50 years in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe. Our dedication to safety and quality have earned us an unbeaten safety record which has been regularly rewarded by industry association. Our fleet of modern technology Leonardo AW139 and AW189 supports the offshore energy sector with capable aircraft that can safely delivery workforce and cargo to even the most remote locations. GHC is continously striving to integrate latest IOGP industry standards and recommended practices, giving our clients the assurance of industry leading operational capabilities. GHC’s MRO division is guaranteeing maximum fleet serviceability at competitive costs ensuring minimal interruption to our client’s operations. As an accredited Maintenance Organization approved by the FAA, an approved EASA Part 145, and Approved Maintenance Organization under the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) we assist our global clients with Maintenance, Repair, and overhaul of their aircraft and engines. Our maintenance and engineering service also offer a very extensive catalogue of services Including Line and Base Maintenance, AOG Recovery, Aircraft technical acceptance, Modifications, painting and new installations on board, Components Maintenance Stations and full logistic and spare Support. The Gulf Helicopters Training Academy (GHTA) offers QCAA and EASA approved type rating for AW139 and AW189 pilots and engineers alike. With our range of AW139 and AW189 Full Flight Simulators (FFS) we offer cost efficient quality training solutions to our clients.
Responsibilities
- • Order and procure aviation spare parts and goods. Participate in technical and financial evaluations of items required, vendor correspondence and contract preparation.
- Coordinate with the stores and the engineering departments to maintain optimum level of inventory based on review of issues and below minimum reports on a regular basis
- Repair Order Management - follow up with the repair agency for completing the job and return the component to GHC at the earliest. Work towards reducing the turnaround time.
- Participate in the development of procurement policies and procedures based on the effective procurement policy of GHC’s business needs and any relevant external regulations.
- Prepare and maintain the preferred vendors’ lists to ensure that goods are procured from the best offer providers and within the optimal time frame.
- Negotiate prices and terms of conditions for the goods to be procured to ensure that GHC’s interests are best represented and best offers are received.
- Ensure the delivery of goods purchased as well as liaise with vendors to resolve any logistics related issues.
- Check that any initiated requests for procurements are in line with the approved unit budgets (or are approved) or facilitate the approval process.
- Document transactions on the material accounting system and ensure proper controls and approvals are in place.
- Document a transparent purchase ordering process for aviation spare parts and capital items including requisitions and approvals. Take help from Purchase Manual of QP if needed.