Procurement & Tender Specialist

Defendex Partners Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Defendex Partners Ltd in Abu Dhabi, UAE, is seeking an experienced Procurement & Tender Specialist focused on military aviation and defense procurement. Immediate availability to join.

You will source spare parts, review RFQs, verify part numbers, negotiate terms, and coordinate with suppliers and logistics to ensure on-time delivery. Candidates must have proven defense procurement experience and familiarity with UH-60 Black Hawk/CH-47 Chinook platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in military aviation and defense procurement only.
• Experience with UH-60 Black Hawk and CH-47 Chinook platforms is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of aviation certificates, traceability, and compliance documentation.
• Strong supplier sourcing, negotiation, Excel, and organizational skills.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Source military aircraft spare parts and obtain quotations from suppliers and OEMs.
• Review RFQs and prepare complete technical and commercial tender submissions.
• Verify part numbers, manufacturer details, CAGE codes, certificates, lead times, and export requirements.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms.
• Follow up on purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers and logistics through delivery.

Skills

Supplier sourcing

Negotiation

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We're Hiring: Procurement & Tender Specialist - Aviation & Defense

Defendex Partners is looking for an experienced Procurement & Tender Specialist to join our team in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Immediate availability to join.

This position is strictly for candidates with proven experience in military aviation and defense procurement. Candidates with non-defense/Aviation backgrounds will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source military aircraft spare parts and obtain competitive quotations from reliable suppliers and OEMs.
• Review RFQs and prepare complete technical and commercial tender submissions.
• Verify part numbers, manufacturer details, CAGE codes, certificates, lead times, and export requirements.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms.
• Follow up on purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers and logistics through delivery.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in military aviation and defense procurement only.
• Experience with UH-60 Black Hawk and CH-47 Chinook platforms is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of aviation certificates, traceability, and compliance documentation.
• Strong supplier sourcing, negotiation, Excel, and organizational skills.
• Good written and spoken English.

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE