Senior Contracts & Procurement Lead

EDGE Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Group in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Contracts and Procurement professional to oversee end-to-end procurement activities, from defining requirements to award and administration.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation, ERP usage, and compliance with UAE regulations, with collaboration across finance and program teams.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have substantial experience; driving license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business, contracts management and purchasing or related field.
• Professional certificates in contracts/procurement are preferred.
• Minimum eight years of experience in contracts/purchasing; engineering certificates can be equivalent.
• Proficient with MS Office and ERP systems; strong English communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support requirements analysis with requesters and end users to define SOWs.
• Lead pre-bid conferences and issue ITT/RFP/RFQ to vendors, including evaluations.
• Prepare final contractual instruments: POs, BPAs, SMA, and terms/conditions.
• Support cradle-to-grave procurement activities and vendor negotiations.
• Track vendor performance, manage changes to POs/subcontracts, and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with finance and ensure ERP records and vendor payments are accurate.
• Ensure import/export compliance and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

English communication

UAE driver’s license eligibility

Procurement experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, contracts management & purchasing or related field

Professional Certificates in Contracts/ Procurement (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP system

Job description

EDGE Group in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Contracts and Procurement professional to oversee end-to-end procurement activities, from defining requirements to award and administration.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation, ERP usage, and compliance with UAE regulations, with collaboration across finance and program teams.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have substantial experience; driving license is a plus.