Procurement Officer

United Nigeria Airlines is seeking a Procurement Officer in Lagos to manage sourcing, negotiation, and purchasing of goods and services required for airline operations. This includes aircraft parts, maintenance services, ground handling equipment, and general operational supplies, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, compliance, and timely availability.

Source and procure aircraft components, rotables, consumables, tooling, and ground support equipment aligned with operational requirements

Support long-term supplier strategies for MRO, OEMs, and approved vendors

Identify, evaluate, and onboard approved suppliers in compliance with aviation regulations

Maintain supplier relationships to ensure reliability, quality, and cost competitiveness

Prepare and manage RFQs, RFPs, and tender documents; negotiate pricing, lead times, and contracts

Achieve cost savings and optimize procurement spend without compromising safety or quality

Track procurement budgets and analyze market trends and price fluctuations

Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, company policies, and audit requirements

Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Finance, and Stores departments

Expedite critical material requirements and monitor inventory levels for just-in-time procurement

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

2–5 years of procurement experience, preferably in airline or aviation industry

Familiarity with aviation regulations and certification requirements preferred

Experience with ERP or procurement systems (e.g., SAM, SAP, AMOS, TRAX)

Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills

Knowledge of aviation procurement, MRO, and aircraft parts

High attention to detail, compliance awareness, and stakeholder coordination

Ability to work under pressure, especially during AOG situations

*Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resume and Cover Letter detailing relevant experience, location, and qualifications.

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