Strategic Senior Buyer - Global Sourcing & Cost Savings

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is seeking an experienced Procurement professional to source and contract direct materials, lead supplier selection, and deploy sustainable purchasing strategies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize purchasing processes and drive cost savings, while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations.

The ideal candidate has 7–8 years in automotive procurement, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven capability in sourcing, contracting and managing procurement processes.
• Fluent English language skills for global communications and negotiations.
• 7–8 years of relevant experience in procurement within the automotive sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier selection and negotiate commercial terms.
• Develop and deploy sustainable procurement strategies for direct materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize purchasing processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and export regulations.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive cost reductions and value improvements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strategic thinking

Sourcing & procurement

English proficiency

Industry experience (auto)

Education

Bachelor degree in Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

EDGE is seeking an experienced Procurement professional to source and contract direct materials, lead supplier selection, and deploy sustainable purchasing strategies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize purchasing processes and drive cost savings, while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations.

The ideal candidate has 7–8 years in automotive procurement, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English.