Sr. Strategic Buyer

EDGE Group
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Relationship management","Supplier relationship management","Contract tracking","Demand forecasting"]

Own the overall management of Key Accounts within Strategic Procurement, serving as the primary interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders. Develop and execute category strategies to drive cost optimization and support company growth, including BOM cost savings initiatives. Contribute to new supplier and new category/product development within the Strategic Sourcing team, while supporting legal contract tracking, demand forecasting, and ongoing supplier relationship management, including NIMR stakeholders.

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EDGE Group
EDGE Group
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Sr. Strategic Buyer

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Job Summary

Own the overall management of Key Accounts within Strategic Procurement, serving as the primary interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders. Develop and execute category strategies to drive cost optimization and support company growth, including BOM cost savings initiatives. Contribute to new supplier and new category/product development within the Strategic Sourcing team, while supporting legal contract tracking, demand forecasting, and ongoing supplier relationship management, including NIMR stakeholders.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage Key Accounts in Strategic Procurement as the primary interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • •Develop and implement category strategies and related goals to achieve cost optimization and company growth.
  • •Drive BOM cost savings initiatives and category/supplier performance improvements.
  • •Handle supplier relationship management, including stakeholder relationship management with NIMR internal and external stakeholders.
  • •Support new supplier development, legal contract tracking, purchasing for assigned categories, and demand forecasting.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Family VisasAnnual FlightHealth InsuranceEducation Allowances

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical).
  • •Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English.
  • •Ability to develop and implement category strategies and goals for targeted results.
  • •Experience managing key accounts/suppliers and building strong stakeholder relationships.
  • •Knowledge of demand forecasting and supplier development activities.
Education:Bachelor's in Business Administration or Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical)
Skills:CommunicationRelationship managementSupplier relationship managementContract trackingDemand forecasting
Languages:English

Company Brief

EDGE Group
EDGE Group PJSC is an Abu Dhabi–based advanced technology and defence conglomerate (launched Nov 2019) developing autonomous systems, electronic warfare, precision weapons, cyber and naval/aerospace solutions for military and dual-use markets.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2019
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