Manager - Procurement & Sourcing

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

POWERTECH is a center of excellence for propulsion technologies, overseeing design and manufacturing of engines for aerospace and defence platforms. We seek a senior procurement leader to drive category strategy, governance, and supplier performance across complex projects.

You will supervise Buyer/Expediter teams, enforce DoA/compliance, manage supplier relations, and coordinate cross-functional efforts with Quality Assurance, Warehouse, and Finance to resolve issues and optimize value.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of procurement, supply chain, or operations experience with 3+ years in leadership.
• Proven track record managing PR–PO lifecycles and sourcing programs.
• Experience in ERP-based procurement environments (SAP/Oracle) and export controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day procurement activities across categories and projects.
• Ensure sourcing, PO management, expediting, and governance alignment.
• Manage Buyer/Expediter teams to achieve timely, compliant outcomes.
• Oversee contract governance with DOA, export controls, and quality standards.
• Track cost savings, SCM KPIs, and performance reporting daily/weekly.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Sourcing management

Supplier relationship management

Governance & compliance

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in SCM or related field

CIPS Level 5–6

CPSM

CSCP

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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 Accountabilities

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.

• Process Governance and Compliance Oversight: 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.
• Supplier and Stakeholder Management: 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.
• Issue Escalation and Problem Resolution: 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.
• PUBLIC Manage E2E procurement contracts, ensure all contract comply with DOA, Export control and the required standards, like quality.
• Savings and Performance reporting: Track and report cost savings, SCM performance and KPI’s results on daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Experience

• 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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as CIPS Level 5–6, CPSM, or CSCP are advantageous