Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain — Defence Industry

Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain — Defence Industry Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Contract About the Role We are recruiting experienced Procurement Specialists on a contractual basis to join a Group Supply Chain team in the defence industry in Abu Dhabi. Working as a contract buyer, you will support technology and industrialisation programmes and manage procurement from sourcing through to purchase order. Key Responsibilities • Manage full-cycle procurement, including RFQ/RFP, supplier evaluation, negotiation and purchase order issuance • Use SAP Ariba for sourcing, contract management and supplier collaboration • Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships • Ensure technical and commercial compliance with project requirements • Coordinate with engineering, quality and project teams to align procurement with project timelines • Drive cost savings and supplier performance improvements Requirements • 5–6 years of procurement/sourcing experience • Hands-on SAP Ariba experience — mandatory (sourcing events, contracts and supplier collaboration) • Engineering degree or equivalent engineering background — mandatory