Specialist - Technology Solutions

EDGE; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a Business Solution Specialist with deep knowledge of the defense sector to differentiate compliant, competitive technology suppliers for defense projects. You will manage supplier relationships and orchestrate optimal solutions with competitive pricing, then hand them over to stakeholders.

Responsibilities include assessing technical requirements, qualifying suppliers, conducting technical reviews and bid analyses, and collaborating with procurement to implement sourcing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in defense industry, technical sourcing or solution management.
• Strong knowledge of defense products (weapons, missiles, UAVs, ammunition, radars, EO systems).
• Experience in supplier evaluation, technical bid analysis and sourcing.
• Strong supplier relationships and stakeholder management; willing to travel for supplier meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Assess client RPF technical requirements and identify suitable products and solutions.
• Identify and qualify suppliers meeting stringent requirements, including quality adherence.
• Conduct supplier technical reviews, evaluations and bid analyses.
• Collaborate with procurement to develop sourcing strategies for defense projects.
• Maintain up-to-date relationships with key suppliers and monitor market trends.

Skills

Defense market knowledge

Supplier evaluation

Technical bid analysis

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description: Business Solution Specialist is a subject matter expert who understand the defense market and can differentiate the most compliant and competitive technology suppliers for defense projects, have good supplier relationship and understand the products related to (Weapons, Ammunitions, Missiles, Unmanned Systems and sub systems), and who can orchestrate the best solution with competitive prices and hand it over to the stakeholders.

Business Solution Specialist is a subject matter expert who understand the defense market and can differentiate the most compliant and competitive technology suppliers for defense projects, have good supplier relationship and understand the products related to (Weapons, Ammunitions, Missiles, Unmanned Systems and sub systems), and who can orchestrate the best solution with competitive prices and hand it over to the stakeholders.

External Job Description

Business Solution Specialist is a subject matter expert who understand the defense market and can differentiate the most compliant and competitive technology suppliers for defense projects, have good supplier relationship and understand the products related to (Weapons, Ammunitions, Missiles, Unmanned Systems and sub systems), and who can orchestrate the best solution with competitive prices and hand it over to the stakeholders.

Key Accountability

• Assess Client RPF technical requirements and identify suitable products and solutions.Identify and qualify suppliers capable of meeting the stringent requirement, including adherence to quality standards.Conduct supplier’s technical review, evaluations, and perform technical bid analysis.
• Work with the procurement team to develop and implement sourcing strategies to support the procurement of technical components, material and services for defense projects.
• Collaborate closely with end user and internal stakeholders (BD, bid manager, proposal lead, contract) to understand technical requirement and specification.Regular meeting with suppliers, and keep up to date with new technology and new trends.Attend exhibitions, manage relationship with key suppliers,
• Monitor market trend and lead benchmarking for defense applications (Missile, Weapons, Radars, UAVs, Ammunitions, Electro-optical systems, etc).Reporting and keep up to date the tracker sheet (bi-weekly, quarterly, yearly)

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in the defense industry, technical sourcing, or solution management.
• Strong knowledge of defense products, including weapons, missiles, UAVs, ammunition, radars, and electro-optical systems.
• Experience in supplier evaluation, technical bid analysis, and sourcing.
• Strong supplier relationship, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel for supplier meetings and industry events.