Technical Buyer

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Technologies is seeking a Technical Buyer in Abu Dhabi to manage sourcing and procurement for EO MRO across new product introduction, production, and maintenance, repair and overhaul activities.

You will source spare parts, tools and equipment, negotiate terms, and maintain SAP-based records while aligning with engineering and operations to ensure readiness.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in procurement, supplier sourcing, and price and lead-time negotiation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business or a related field is preferred.
• A Supply Chain Management qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of spare parts, tools and equipment for production and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activities.
• Plan, execute, monitor and close sourcing activities across multiple new product introduction (NPI) projects.
• Source and evaluate suppliers through the authorised supplier list and prospective engineering and operations vendors, considering capability, quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms, including long-term pricing agreements with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and key suppliers.
• Align purchasing schedules with production and maintenance plans to prevent shortages and operational delays.
• Maintain accurate procurement, order and inventory records in SAP.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations and Production teams to translate technical requirements into sourcing actions.
• Resolve supply chain challenges, identify alternative sources and maintain continuity of supply.
• Manage import and export documentation in accordance with international trade and industry requirements.
• Support improvements to procurement processes, supplier performance and product quality while maintaining high ethical standards.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier sourcing

Price & lead-time negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business or related field

Supply Chain Management qualification

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

About Edge

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast.

About The Role

EDGE Technologies is hiring a Technical Buyer for EO MRO Manage sourcing and procurement for new product introduction, production, and maintenance, repair and overhaul activities. The role ensures that spare parts, tools and equipment are available at the required quality, cost and lead time to support operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of spare parts, tools and equipment for production and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activities.
• Plan, execute, monitor and close sourcing activities across multiple new product introduction (NPI) projects.
• Source and evaluate suppliers through the authorised supplier list and prospective engineering and operations vendors, considering capability, quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms, including long-term pricing agreements with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and key suppliers.
• Align purchasing schedules with production and maintenance plans to prevent shortages and operational delays.
• Maintain accurate procurement, order and inventory records in SAP.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations and Production teams to translate technical requirements into sourcing actions.
• Resolve supply chain challenges, identify alternative sources and maintain continuity of supply.
• Manage import and export documentation in accordance with international trade and industry requirements.
• Support improvements to procurement processes, supplier performance and product quality while maintaining high ethical standards.

Basic Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in procurement, supplier sourcing, and price and lead-time negotiation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business or a related field is preferred.
• A Supply Chain Management qualification is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pricing, lead-time negotiation and contract management.
• SAP and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Supplier sourcing, evaluation and performance management.
• Import and export documentation.
• Aerospace and defense procurement