Technical Buyer Electronics

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Advanced Concepts in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior procurement professional to spearhead end-to-end technical purchasing for electrical components, from PCB and motors to RF and energy storage. You will manage global suppliers, align with rapid prototyping needs, and ensure timelines and budgets are met.

The role requires extensive experience in procurement or supply chain, familiarity with SAP, and a technical or business background.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Experience with SAP and ERP systems is required.
• Strong knowledge of procurement strategies and supplier management.
• Proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical procurement for electrical components.
• Navigate global supply chains and rapid prototyping within timelines and budgets.
• Strategic planning, stakeholder support, procurement execution, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Supervise procurement team and drive process improvements.

Skills

Procurement & sourcing

Supply chain management

Vendor management

English proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Business / Finance / SCM / Procurement & Logistics degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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. ADVANCED CONCEPTS is an entity within EDGE dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies. As a driven and business-minded professional, you will spearhead end-to-end technical procurement for advanced engineering components, expertly managing global supply chains and rapid prototyping requirements under strict timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Technical sourcing/ procurement for Electrical components: in-depth understanding of various types of electronic components (e.g. PCB, electrical motors, ESC/ power electronics, electro optics, RF and Antennas, Energy Conversion & batteries).
• Agile Supply Chain Action Driver: in-depth knowledge & experience of global supply chains in order to quickly find the best suppliers.
• Attend to Customized Engineering Requirements: given Advanced Concepts' Rapid Prototyping business model, a high level of technical knowledge is required.
• Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Support, Procurement Execution, Supplier Management, Performance Monitoring, Process Improvement, and Team Supervision.

Basic Qualifications

• Preferred 12 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Familiarity with procurement ERP systems such as SAP.
• Knowledge of supply chain and logistics process.
• Proficiency in sourcing and procurement strategies and techniques.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Electrical related ideally) or Bachelor's degree in business administration / Finance & Accounts / Supply Chain Management / Procurement and Logistics.
• Professional CIPS qualification or equivalent.