Procurement Specialist
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Senior Sourcing Specialist Procurement
will support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for critical propulsion system components, materials, and services.
Reporting to the
Strategic Sourcing Manager
, the role is responsible for conducting market research, managing supplier selection processes, supporting negotiations, and ensuring sourcing decisions align with program, cost, and compliance requirements.
This position plays a key role in building a resilient and competitive supply base to support engineering development, production, and aftermarket programs in a regulated, high-technology environment.
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.
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
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Job Details
Role Level: Not Applicable Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Company Website: https://powertech-engines.com/ Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics Company Industry/
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