Technical Buyer Electronics

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.