Procurement Specialist - Emirati Talent

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage local and international purchasing, primarily technical items, and oversee all related documentation in line with policy and ISO requirements.

You will source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers, maintain records in ERP, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and drive cost savings while ensuring compliant procurement across UAE's defence and industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• Certified Professional Purchasing qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience.
• Understanding of confidentiality in procurement and supplier qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement including requisitions, orders, contracts and ERP updates.
• Source, evaluate and negotiate with local and international suppliers.
• Prepare and maintain procurement documentation ensuring policy and risk compliance.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, logistics, and inspection teams to meet delivery needs.
• Develop supplier relationships and monitor performance for continuous improvement.
• Track contract performance, payment schedules, and audit documentation.
• Uphold procurement ethics and OSH compliance across activities.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier negotiation

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Policies compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Certified Professional Purchasing qualification

Tools

ERP software

Contract management software

Job description

About EDGE Group

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

About The Role

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing both local and international purchasing—primarily technical items—while overseeing all related documentation and administrative processes in line with company policies and procedures. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the organization secures high‑quality materials and services efficiently and compliantly. As procurement is central to supporting the UAE’s growing industrial and defense sectors, this position is especially important in strengthening national supply chain resilience and advancing the country’s strategic self‑reliance, making it a valuable career path for UAE Nationals.

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, ERP system updates, and maintenance of procurement records in compliance with company and ISO requirements.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with local and international suppliers to secure the best value in terms of quality, cost, delivery, service, and commercial terms while identifying cost‑saving opportunities.
• Prepare, review, and finalize procurement documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, agreements, NDAs, and supplier correspondence, ensuring compliance with company policies and acceptable commercial and legal risk.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, and inspection teams to ensure timely procurement, product qualification, pre‑dispatch inspections, shipping arrangements, and project delivery requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitor supplier performance, resolve delivery and quality issues, manage claims, and establish long‑term strategic partnerships.
• Track contract performance, payment schedules, delivery deadlines, and audit documentation while ensuring accurate reporting and effective procurement administration.
• Drive continuous improvement in supply chain and procurement processes, uphold procurement ethics and governance standards, and ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) requirements in all procurement and contractor management activities.

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration or relevant field.
• Certified Professional Purchasing qualification or training.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement.
• Understanding the confidentiality matters pertaining to Procurement & Supplier Qualifications

Why Choose EDGE?

Working at EDGE comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax‑free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependants, and education allowances for your children.

But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world‑class talent from across the globe, and EDGE becomes a place where you can keep growing, keep learning, and keep turning bold ideas into something real.

Candidate Privacy & Equal Opportunity Statement

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EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high‑performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.