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Senior Associate, Vendor Management (Emirati Talent)

EDGE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
fulltime
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2 months ago
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About Edge

We are EDGE, enabling a secure future.

Launched in November 2019, EDGE is one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, created to accelerate sovereign capability development and drive innovation across defence and beyond.

Under EDGE 3.0, we are entering the next era of our evolution, sharpening our strategic direction, strengthening our operating model, and expanding into new domains including autonomous systems, electronic warfare, smart weapons, advanced manufacturing, and space.

Together, we operate as One EDGE, delivering advanced capabilities with greater speed, agility, and impact.

Job Summary

The role involves coordinating with internal teams, maintaining vendor records, analyzing data to improve vendor performance, and assisting in resolving vendor-related issues while ensuring efficient and compliant vendor management processes.

Key Accountabilities

  • Support the end-to-end vendor lifecycle, including selection, performance evaluation, onboarding, and compliance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize vendor relationships and ensure smooth onboarding.
  • Drive data-driven analysis to monitor and improve vendor management in alignment with goals.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor records, including contracts, certifications, and onboarding data.
  • Help address and resolve minor vendor issues or onboarding issues under guidance.
  • Assist in conducting audits and contribute to continuous improvement of vendor management processes.
  • Prepare regular vendor onboarding reports and provide data insights to support decision-making.
  • Support in evaluating supplier qualifications, including technical specifications, materials compliance, and post-sale services
  • Support risk mitigation strategies and help resolve vendor-related issues effectively.
  • Provide recommendations to enhance vendor onboarding, performance, and overall vendor management operations.
  • Manage and execute ad-hoc vendor management tasks as required by business needs, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to urgent requests such as other reporting and day-to-day activities but not limited to.

Experience & Education Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of experience in vendor management.
  • Preferred advanced level knowledge of Procurement systems (SAP preferred)
  • Bachelor Degree in a related field

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