Job Title: Senior Associate, Contracts
Company Name: Edge Group
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode: On-site
Date Posted: 1 August 2026
Job Description / Role:
AL TAIF is the leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services, and comprehensive lifecycle support for land platforms, heavy utility vehicles and ground support equipment. As a Senior Associate, Contracts, you will be responsible for cradle-to-grave contract and procurement activities, ensuring compliance, managing vendor relationships, and supporting the team in various contractual instruments and procurement workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support requirements analysis to include consultation with requesters and end users to ensure fully defined procurement/contract requirements and to ensure their understanding of Scopes of Work (SOW).
- Lead pre-bid conferences, and prepare and issue Invitations to Tender (ITT), Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Quotations (RFQ) to vendors; prepare memos, and technical and commercial evaluations for file.
- Prepare and maintain final contractual instruments including Purchase Orders (POs), Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA), Service Maintenance Agreements (SMA) and contracts.
- Support assigned team member with cradle-to-grave contracts/procurement activities including the preparation of bid packages; assessing areas of risk; analysing and evaluating proposals; and participating in negotiations.
- Support the accomplishment of procurement contract and administration duties during vendor execution of Contracts/POs and take the lead to resolve non-conformances (delays, returns, shortages, overages and quality issues).
- Initiate external correspondence and internal memorandums and assist in the tracking and timely submission of correspondence and reports.
- Oversee and participate in the negotiation and coordination of additions, deletions or modifications to POs, subcontracts and BPAs.
- Coordinate purchasing and subcontract changes with functional departments and the finance team.
- Track and maintain contracts/subcontracts records related to vendors performance.
- Interpret, apply and ensure compliance with import/export regulations.
- Evaluate the performance of active vendors while sourcing and developing new suppliers.
- Prepare all required documents and coordinate with the Security section to obtain gate pass approval for vendors.
- Mentor and train assigned team members.
- Ensure all high value property is maintained in a serviceable condition, routinely inventoried and safeguarded.
- Maintain the confidentiality and security of all company documents.
Experience Required: A minimum of eight (5) years of experience in a contracts/purchasing role is required. (Engineering Certificates can be equivalent)
Education Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree is required, in business, contracts management & purchasing or a related field is preferred.
- Professional Certificates in Contracts/ Procurement are preferred.
Skills Required:
- An excellent grasp of Microsoft Office software is required.
- Proficiency in using the ERP system is preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and in writing.
- Have, or be able to obtain an UAE driver’s license.
Languages: English
Employment / Job Type: Full Time
About the Company:
Abu Dhabi advanced technology and defence conglomerate formed in 2019 by consolidating numerous UAE defence and technology entities. It operates across platforms and systems, missiles and weapons, space and cyber technologies, trading and mission support, and electronic warfare, producing unmanned systems, guided munitions, armoured vehicles, naval vessels, and secure communications.
Company Industry: Defense, Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Department / Functional Area: Contracts and Procurement
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may apply by submitting their resume/CV through the official Edge Group career website.
