{"id":2003084,"url":"https://alion.io/job/edge-group-procurement-specialist-cnc-casting-fabrication","title":"Procurement Specialist - CNC, Casting & Fabrication","company":{"id":48610,"name":"EDGE Group","domain":"edgegroup.ae","url":"https://alion.io/company/edge-group","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":99,"open_postings":13,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.231,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":19,"computed_at":"2026-11-03T05:54:40Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates"],"countries":["AE"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":35000,"max_usd":81000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":4991},"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-01T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-01","last_verified_at":"2026-11-03T14:19:07Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":33,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":33},"description":"ABOUT EDGE\nAt EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.\nHeadquartered 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.\nBased 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.\nTogether, we are shaping the future.\nABOUT THE ROLE\nThe Procurement Specialist - CNC, Casting & Fabrication is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers for technically complex manufactured components supporting POWERTECH’s propulsion development and production programs.\nThe role requires strong technical procurement experience across CNC machining, casting, and fabrication. The successful candidate must be capable of understanding engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, material specifications, supplier capabilities, lead times, and cost drivers to support effective sourcing and supplier-selection decisions.\nCandidates must have demonstrated procurement or supply-chain experience across all three areas: CNC machining, casting, and fabrication.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nStrategic Sourcing & Procurement\nManage end-to-end sourcing and procurement of CNC-machined, cast, and fabricated components.\nDevelop RFQs and obtain quotations from qualified local and international suppliers.\nConduct commercial and technical bid evaluations in collaboration with Engineering and Quality.\nIssue purchase orders and manage orders through manufacture, inspection, delivery, and closure.\nSupport make-or-buy and sourcing-strategy decisions for manufactured components.\nCNC, Casting & Fabrication Procurement\nSource suppliers capable of precision 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC machining, turning, grinding, and other machining processes.\nProcure cast components using processes such as investment casting, sand casting, and precision casting.\nManage procurement of fabricated components involving sheet metal, welding, forming, brazing, assemblies, and related fabrication processes.\nAssess supplier manufacturing capability against drawing tolerances, materials, volumes, quality requirements, and delivery schedules.\nUnderstand manufacturing cost drivers including raw material, machine time, tooling, fixtures, labour, inspection, and special processes.\nSupplier Management\nIdentify, assess, qualify, and develop suppliers capable of meeting aerospace and defence requirements.\nConduct supplier capability assessments jointly with Engineering, Quality, and Industrialization teams.\nMonitor supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.\nLead commercial discussions relating to delivery delays, price changes, capacity constraints, and supplier performance.\nSupport supplier-development and corrective-action activities.\nCommercial Negotiation & Cost Management\nNegotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, minimum order quantities, tooling costs, and commercial conditions.\nConduct cost analysis and challenge supplier quotations using knowledge of manufacturing processes.\nIdentify cost-reduction opportunities through alternate sourcing, value engineering, supplier consolidation, and long-term agreements.\nSupport should-cost analysis for manufactured components.\nSupply Chain & Risk Management\nMonitor long-lead materials, manufacturing capacity, supplier dependencies, and critical-path components.\nIdentify supply-chain risks and develop appropriate mitigation or alternate-source strategies.\nSupport localization and development of regional manufacturing suppliers where appropriate.\nExpedite critical orders to support engineering, production, and program milestones.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nWork closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrialization, Quality, Program Management, Finance, and Production.\nEnsure procurement requirements reflect drawings, BOMs, specifications, quality requirements, and program schedules.\nSupport prototype, development, qualification, and serial-production procurement activities.\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related discipline.\nMinimum 7 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply-chain experience within technically complex manufacturing environments.\nMandatory hands-on procurement experience with CNC machining, casting, and fabrication suppliers.\nStrong knowledge of manufactured and engineered components.\nExperience within aerospace, defence, propulsion, automotive, precision engineering, or advanced manufacturing is highly desirable.\nStrong understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances, materials, manufacturing methods, and production lead times.\nExperience negotiating with machine shops, foundries, fabrication companies, and specialist manufacturing suppliers.\nKnowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or equivalent.\nKnowledge of supplier qualification, FAI, AS9100, and aerospace manufacturing requirements is advantageous.\nCIPS, ISM, APICS, or equivalent professional certification is advantageous.\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nThe successful candidate should demonstrate practical knowledge of:\nCNC milling and turning\n3-, 4- and 5-axis machining\nPrecision machining and grinding\nInvestment and sand casting\nAerospace metals and alloys\nSheet-metal fabrication\nWelding and brazing\nForming and fabricated assemblies\nTooling, fixtures, and manufacturing setup costs\nEngineering drawings and GD&T\nSupplier capability and capacity assessment\nRFQ and technical/commercial bid evaluation\nCost breakdown and negotiation\nSupplier performance and risk management\nWHY CHOOSE EDGE\nLaunched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.\nAt EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.\nWorking at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.\nCANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT\nIf you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.\nAny information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.\nEDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.\nAs a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.\nPlease note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. 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