Manager Material Management

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. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

Division: Operations
Department: Procurement
Reports To: Head of Procurement

The Manager Material Management is responsible for leading material management and procurement operations to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of materials, supplies, and services required to support business operations. The role oversees supplier management, inventory planning, procurement execution, cost optimisation initiatives, and team performance while ensuring alignment with organisational objectives, operational requirements, and regulatory standards.

The role operates in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and demanding timelines. The incumbent must be able to manage competing requirements, work independently, and maintain effective stakeholder relationships while delivering high-quality procurement and material management outcomes.

• Lead and manage procurement and material management activities to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that optimise cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Oversee material planning, inventory control, and demand forecasting to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Manage supplier selection, evaluation, contract negotiations, and performance monitoring.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and identify opportunities to reduce the total cost of ownership while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with operational and production requirements.
• Monitor procurement budgets, expenditures, and key performance indicators to achieve business objectives.
• Prepare and present procurement and material management reports, including supplier performance, inventory metrics, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop procurement and material management teams to enhance capability, engagement, and performance.
• Promote continuous improvement, operational excellence, and a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Ensure adherence to Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements and organisational policies.

• Procurement planning and fulfilment of material requirements.
• Accuracy and effectiveness of procurement forecasting and planning.
• Supplier performance, contract compliance, and relationship management.
• Achievement of procurement cycle time and service level targets.
• Delivery of cost reduction and value optimisation initiatives.
• Inventory availability and material flow efficiency.
• Quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Compliance with procurement governance and audit requirements.
• Accuracy and timeliness of management reporting.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and effective…