EDGE Group

Sr Technical Sourcing Specialist

EDGE Group

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Details

Type: Full Time

Post Date: 30+ days ago

Industry: Other

Job Description

Job Purpose

As part of the Bid Management team, you will act as a Subject Matter Expert for one or more of the following applications: Radars, UAVs, Electro-optics, RF, Weapons, to source the most compliant and competitive technology suppliers for defense projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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, security protocol, and regulatory compliance.

  • Work with the procurement team to develop and implement sourcing strategies to support the procurement of technical components, material and services for defense projects.

  • Conduct supplier assessments, evaluations, and perform technical bid analysis.

  • Collaborate closely with engineering, project management, and other internal stakeholders to understand technical requirement and specification.

  • Attend exhibitions, manage relationship with key suppliers, Monitor market trend and lead benchmarking for defense applications (Radars, UAVs, Ammunitions, Electro-optical systems, etc).

Experience and Education

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in Engineering, Aerospace& Defense Industry in public/private sector organization

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or any relevant field.

Key Skills

  • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadline and changing priority.

  • Solid understanding of Bid management processes and best practices

  • Good knowledge of the Aerospace & Defense industry, clients, products, services and processes

  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.

Launched in November 2019, the UAE’s EDGE is one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to establishing the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive. With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 20 entities into four core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Electronic Warfare & Cyber Technologies, and Trading & Mission Support.

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