Job Title: Manager – Procurement & Sourcing
Company Name: Edge Group
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Work Mode: On-site
Date Posted: 1 August 2026
Job Description / Role:
POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of combustion engines, expendable turbojet engines, and turbofan engines for a wide range of aerospace, defence, and autonomous applications, including fixed- and rotary-wing UAVs and other advanced platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise all day-to-day procurement activities across assigned categories and projects. Ensure the effective execution of sourcing, bid evaluation, purchase order (PO) management, and expediting processes in line with Procurement Policy, Delegation of Authority (DoA), and governance frameworks. Manage the Buyer/Expediter teams to achieve timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement outcomes.
- Enforce adherence to the procurement governance model, ensuring all activities comply with DoA, Export Control, ITAR/EAR, DGSM, and other regulatory requirements. Review sourcing documentation, bid evaluations, and POs for completeness, accuracy, and correctness prior to approval routing. Guarantee transparency, traceability, and full audit readiness for all procurement records.
- Translate strategic category strategies into executable operational plans. Collaborate with Strategic Procurement to ensure that supplier frameworks, contracts, and sourcing guidelines are properly implemented within operational activities.
- Oversee the entire PR-PO process, ensuring efficient cycle times, proper approvals, and documentation. Validate Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with governance standards before sourcing initiation.
- Act as the key interface between internal stakeholders and suppliers. Ensure effective communication of requirements, status updates, and risk escalations. Lead supplier performance reviews, addressing recurring issues in quality, delivery, or responsiveness.
- Manage escalation of critical procurement or delivery issues, including late deliveries, supplier non-compliance, and claim disputes. Coordinate cross-functional efforts with Quality Assurance, Warehouse, and Finance to ensure swift issue resolution.
- Manage E2E procurement contracts, ensure all contract comply with DOA, Export control and the required standards, like quality.
- Track and report cost savings, SCM performance and KPI’s results on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Experience Required:
- 8–12 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role
- Proven experience in managing operational sourcing teams and PR–PO lifecycles
- Strong background in ERP-based procurement environments (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Familiarity with export control, DGSM, and defense procurement governance frameworks
Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Skills Required:
- CIPS Level 5–6, CPSM, or CSCP are advantageous
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: Aerospace & Defense
Department / Functional Area: Procurement & Sourcing
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates may apply by submitting their resume/CV through the official Edge Group career website.
