Strategic Procurement Specialist (Defense & Manufacturing)

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a Procurement Specialist to execute strategic and operational procurement for Pulse Nova's manufacturing operations in a regulated defense environment. You will manage supplier relationships, source materials, negotiate contracts, and ensure material availability while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Production.

The role emphasizes compliance, master data accuracy in ERP, and cost reduction initiatives to support business continuity and delivery targets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement in manufacturing or industrial settings
• Experience with regulated/defense procurement and documentation
• Strong negotiation across electronics, mechanical parts, services
• Familiarity with ERP purchasing modules and master-data accuracy
• Experience with long-lead items and ramp-up/NPI
• Understanding of supplier quality and SCAR support

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing activities (RFQ, PO, expediting) to ensure material availability
• Lead negotiations and contracting with best-value terms
• Manage supplier performance using scorecards and corrective actions
• Identify and mitigate supply risks; propose dual sourcing
• Coordinate with Engineering and Quality for specs and changes (ECR/ECN)
• Maintain purchasing master data quality in ERP
• Support cost reduction and value engineering
• Ensure compliance with defense/regulatory requirements

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier management

Negotiation

ERP systems

Regulatory/compliance

Supply chain risk management

Tools

ERP software

Job description

EDGE is seeking a Procurement Specialist to execute strategic and operational procurement for Pulse Nova's manufacturing operations in a regulated defense environment. You will manage supplier relationships, source materials, negotiate contracts, and ensure material availability while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Production.

The role emphasizes compliance, master data accuracy in ERP, and cost reduction initiatives to support business continuity and delivery targets.