Procurement Specialist 

Procurement Specialist Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing Execution
  • Conduct market analysis to identify qualified suppliers and assess industry trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Manage requests for quotation (RFQs), requests for proposal (RFPs), and supplier bid evaluations.
  • Support the Strategic Sourcing Manager in developing and implementing category strategies and sourcing roadmaps.
• Supplier Engagement & Evaluation
  • Assist in supplier identification, prequalification, and onboarding.
  • Participate in supplier audits and capability assessments in collaboration with Quality and Engineering.
  • Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality, and delivery metrics and recommend improvement actions.
• Commercial Support
  • Support negotiations on pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve best total cost of ownership.
  • Contribute to the development of long-term agreements and strategic partnerships.
  • Prepare sourcing documentation, cost analysis, and business case presentations for management approval.
• Risk & Compliance Management
  • Identify supply chain risks and support mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing and supplier diversification.
  • Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations (e.g., ITAR, export controls, REACH).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Quality to align sourcing decisions with technical and program requirements.
  • Provide regular updates to the Strategic Sourcing Manager on sourcing progress, risks, and opportunities.
  • Support design-to-cost and supplier innovation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Professional certifications (CIPS, ISM, APICS) preferred.
• Experience
  • 3–8 years of procurement or sourcing experience, preferably in propulsion systems, aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing industries.
  • Experience conducting supplier negotiations and managing sourcing projects.
  • Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and sourcing tools.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in global supply chains.
• Competencies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with financial and commercial awareness.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects in parallel under tight timelines.
  • Collaborative and able to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven.

Performance Indicators

• Timely execution of sourcing projects and supplier selections
• Cost savings and total cost of ownership improvements
• Supplier performance in quality, cost, and delivery
• Compliance with sourcing policies and regulatory requirements
• Contribution to program milestone achievement and supply base development