Buyer

Loft Orbital Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbitworks in the UAE is seeking a high‑performing Buyer to support the rapid setup of a satellite manufacturing facility. You will drive procurement of materials, hardware, and services while leading subcontracting activities to meet engineering and production timelines.

You will collaborate with engineering, production, and logistics teams to optimize costs, manage PO/contract lifecycles, and ensure ERP data accuracy (NetSuite preferred).

Qualifications

• 35 years of procurement experience in manufacturing/industrial environments (aerospace or defense preferred).
• Strong understanding of subcontract management and procurement principles with a proven track record in negotiating and managing contracts.
• Expert negotiation skills with suppliers to secure favorable terms while maintaining relationships.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure materials, hardware, and services to meet engineering and production needs.
• Lead subcontracting efforts including preparation, negotiation, and PO/contract management.
• Negotiate with suppliers for optimal pricing and delivery schedules; maintain supplier relationships.
• Oversee inventory levels and develop procurement strategies aligned with company goals.
• Ensure ERP data accuracy (NetSuite preferred) and manage PO tracking and approvals.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and logistics teams to align procurement with schedules.
• Track purchasing activity and provide leadership with insights on costs and performance.

Skills

Procurement

Subcontract management

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or engineering

Tools

NetSuite

JIRA

Confluence

Google Workspace

Dropbox

Job description

Wanna join the adventure

We are seeking a highperforming actionoriented Buyer to join the Orbitworks team to support the rapid setup of our satellite manufacturing facility in the UAE. This role is crucial to ensuring the fastpaced procurement of materials and services with accuracy efficiency and accountability. The ideal candidate will be a swissarmy knife filling some operational gaps who thrives in highpressure environments is a selfstarter and has a track record of success in a manufacturing or industrial procurement context.

About This Role:

• Source and procure materials hardware and services ensuring timely delivery to meet engineering and production requirements.
• Lead subcontracting efforts including the preparation negotiation and management of purchase orders contracts and subcontracts.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal pricing terms and delivery schedules while ensuring longterm sustainable supplier relationships.
• Oversee inventory levels ensuring materials are available when needed and work with internal teams to develop and implement procurement strategies that align with company goals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies industry regulations and quality standards. Continuously improve and streamline procurement and subcontracting processes.
• Prepare analyze and manage purchase orders contracts and agreements. Proactively resolve conflicts or issues with suppliers addressing any contractual disputes or delivery concerns.
• Work closely with engineering production and logistics teams to understand material and service needs aligning procurement activities with production schedules.
• Track purchasing activity report on spending and provide insights to leadership regarding procurement performance trends and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Coordinate logistics for deliveries ensuring timely and costeffective transportation solutions.
• Leverage different contractual agreements with vendors (e.g. bulk pricing agreements blanket orders not to exceed purchase orders stocking agreements and vendormanaged inventory agreements) to optimize the supply chain.
• Manage supplier communications followups and expedite orders proactively to avoid delays.
• Maintain uptodate thorough procurement documentation and audit trails.
• Identify and flag potential supplier risks delays or cost deviations early and propose mitigation steps.
• Ensure ERP data accuracy (NetSuite preferred) pricing lead times PO tracking GRN status.
• Support the Supply Chain Director in developing sourcing plans and onboarding new suppliers as needed.
• This is a contractual role based in the UAE. Only candidates with valid UAE residency and work authorization will be considered. Preference will be given to those with prior experience in setting up procurement functions during manufacturing rampups or greenfield projects.

Must Haves:

• Minimum 35 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (aerospace or defense preferred).
• Strong understanding of subcontract management and procurement principles with a proven track record in negotiating and managing contracts.
• Expert negotiation skills and the ability to secure favorable terms with suppliers while maintaining strong collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and work well under pressure in a fastpaced environment.
• Strong attention to detail organizational and time management skills ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a crossfunctional team.
• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems procurement software and contract management tools.
• Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g. supply chain management business administration or engineering).
• Good understanding of software concepts and handson experience with tools such as JIRA Confluence Dropbox Google suite etc.
• Strong ERP proficiency experience with NetSuite highly preferred.
• UAEbased and available for immediate deployment.
• Excellent communication (written and spoken) and negotiation skills with vendors and internal teams.
• Detailoriented with strong documentation and organization abilities.
• A proactive mindset anticipates challenges and takes initiative to resolve issues without waiting for instruction.

Orbitworks mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbitals heritage Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to massmanufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50000squarefoot facility in Abu Dhabi.