Manager - Supply Chain Business Partner

Date: 23 Sept 2026

Location: Abu Dhabi, AE

Company: EDGE Group PJSC

ABOUT EDGE

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. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based 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.

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role will act as the key Supply Chain point of contact for Development and Commercial projects, partnering closely with PMO, Finance, Commercial, Project Managers, and Department Heads to ensure timely procurement, effective cost management, operational continuity, and compliance with EDGE policies and governance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Procurement: Lead procurement activities across 60+ projects, ensuring timely and compliant PR/PO execution within approved budgets. Maintain regular PR/PO tracking and proactively resolve delays and issues.
• Sourcing & Commercial Support: Partner with PMO, Finance, and Commercial teams on supplier selection, cost estimates, quotations, business cases, and sourcing of critical components to support project and customer requirements.
• Logistics: Proactively manage logistics risks and critical deliveries in coordination with Project Managers and Department Heads to minimise impact on project timelines.
• Facilities: Oversee lease contracts and assess financial impact to support effective commercial and operational decisions.
• Receiving & Warehouse: Ensure timely clearance of GRNs and SAP transactions to support accurate project costing and prevent payment or supply disruptions.
• Vendor Management: Drive timely supplier registration and resolve vendor-related issues to maintain payment continuity and effective supplier relationships.
• Budget & Cost Control: Partner with Finance and PMO to monitor PR/PO spend against budgets, identify variances, and support cost-reduction initiatives.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to EDGE Supply Chain DOA and governance requirements, including Competition Waivers, CAPEX, Asset Creation, budget controls, audit documentation, KPI reporting, and cost-saving submissions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Sourcing, or Supply Chain Business Partnering.
• Strong experience managing complex, project-based Supply Chain environments.
• Strong commercial, financial, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of procurement governance, budgeting, ERP/SAP processes, and supplier management.
• Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and influence stakeholders across the organisation.
• Proactive, commercially minded, and solutions-oriented with strong leadership and communication skills.