Procurement Officer Job at United Nigeria Airlines

United Nigeria Airlines is a wholly owned Nigerian company incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990 at the Corporate Affairs Commission to offer commercial air transportation services under the trade name United Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Officer

Job Location: Lagos
Effective Date: TBA
Reports to: Technical Procurement Manager
Department: Procurement

Job Summary

• The Procurement Officer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services required for airline operations, including aircraft parts, maintenance services, ground handling equipment and general operational supplies, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, compliance, and on-time availability.    

Duties / Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement:

• Source and procure aircraft components, rotables, consumables, tooling, and ground support equipment in line with operational requirements.
• Support long-term supplier strategies for Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO), OEMs, and approved vendors.
• Assist in developing procurement plans aligned with fleet type, maintenance schedules, and operational needs.

 Vendor Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard approved suppliers in compliance with aviation regulations (e.g., OEM, EASA/FAA standards where applicable).
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure service reliability, quality, and cost competitiveness.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, quality, or contractual issues.

 Contract & Negotiation:

• Prepare and manage Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and tender documents.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, warranties, and service-level agreements.
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies and aviation regulatory requirements.

 Cost Control & Budgeting:

• Achieve cost savings and value optimization without compromising safety or quality.
• Track procurement spend and support budget planning and forecasting.
• Analyze market trends and price fluctuations (e.g., parts availability, exchange rates).

Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure procurement activities comply with aviation authority regulations, company policies, and audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase orders, contracts, and certification documentation.
• Support internal and external audits related to procurement and supply chain activities.

Operational Support:

• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Finance, and Stores departments.
• Expedite AOG (Aircraft on Ground) and critical material requirements to minimize operational disruptions
• Monitor inventory levels and support just-in-time procurement practices

Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 2–5 years of procurement experience, preferably in airline or aviation industry
• Familiarity with aviation regulations and certification requirements is an advantage
• Experience with ERP or procurement systems (e.g., SAM, SAP, AMOS, TRAX)

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Knowledge of aviation procurement, MRO, and aircraft parts
• Excellent analytical and cost-control abilities
• High attention to detail and compliance awareness
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Ability to work under pressure, especially during AOG situations

Working Conditions:

•   Office-based with occasional travel to suppliers or maintenance facilities when necessary.
•   May require availability outside normal working hours to support operational emergencies.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience, Location and qualifications to: careers@flyunitednigeria.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.