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Supply Chain Management Trainee

• Purchase Order Processing
• Supplier Follow Up
• Shipping & Logistics

Monitor and manage purchase orders, ensuring timely receipt of goods and services. Develop strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate prices and resolve any issues that may arise.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of shipping and logistics operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• International working environment

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in procuring food ingredients, raw materials, and packaging by identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers. This key position ensures quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery of essential materials for food production.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing sourcing strategies for assigned categories (e.g., ingredients, raw materials, packaging).
• Conducting supplier research, benchmarking, and qualifications to support sourcing initiatives.
• Requesting, evaluating, and comparing quotes, proposals, and samples from vendors.
• Collaborating with Quality Assurance & Control teams, Operations, Chefs, and Regulatory teams to align sourcing strategies with product specifications, compliance requirements, and market constraints.
• Maintaining and updating supplier databases and procurement records in ERP systems.
• Supporting contract negotiations and ensuring contracts meet regulatory and business requirements.
• Monitoring supplier performance and service levels, escalating issues as needed.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety standards, ethical sourcing policies, and sustainability initiatives.
• Monitoring supplier performance & relationship using KPIs and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Driving cost reduction initiatives and value engineering projects without compromising quality and safety standards.
• Preparing and presenting regular reports on sourcing activities, savings, and market trends to higher management.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Food Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within the food industry and/or more generally within the FMCG sector.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and standards (e.g., HACCP, FSMA).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with ERP/procurement software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and e-procurement tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Language proficiency in English, additional languages are an asset.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Drive for results.
• Action-oriented mindset.
• Motivating others.

The Supply Chain Management Coordinator is responsible for SCM planning related to raw materials, components, internal logistics, inventory management, process improvement, and reporting.

Core Accountabilities

1. Coordinate assets to optimize the delivery of goods, services, and information from suppliers to end users by collaborating with the SCM team and end users.
2. Coordinate with vendors for direct and indirect materials and services.
3. Demand planning by coordinating with production planning and E&D teams.
4. Plan logistics in coordination with the logistics team to align with store inventory plans, procurement contracts, and POs delivery.
5. Optimize inventory strategy planning.
6. Assess current processes and identify methods for improvement to reduce costs, control and replenish inventory, and enhance logistics and material supply plans.
7. Troubleshoot SCM breakdowns and respond to unexpected events.
8. Manage SCM risks related to cost savings, inventory, logistics, and restrictions.
9. Generate reports on efficiencies and areas for improvement.

Experience:

• Sales and production planning, inventory management, and value stream mapping.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Management, or Engineering; MBA preferred.

Key Skills:

• Understanding of key business functions and processes
• Risk management
• Computer literacy
• English language skills (oral and written)
• Negotiation and influence
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Result-oriented
• Planning and organizing

Job Details

• Role Level: Entry-Level
• Work Type: Full-Time
• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Company Website:
• Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics
• Sector: Defense and Space Manufacturing

What We Offer

About The Company

Launched in November 2019, EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, based in Abu Dhabi. It develops solutions for defense and beyond, focusing on innovation, speed to market, and establishing the UAE as a leader in future industries. EDGE works with cutting-edge technologies like autonomous systems, cyber-physical systems, robotics, and smart materials, integrating R&D, digital transformation, and military capabilities. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, it consolidates over 35 entities into six core clusters, including Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, and others.

We are seeking a Logistics Specialist Intern to join our team in Dubai. As a key member of our logistics team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth delivery of goods and materials.

As a Logistics Specialist Intern, you will be working closely with our logistics team to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of goods and materials. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Monitoring inventory levels to maintain proper stock levels.
2. Receiving parts, maintaining inventory, and checking out parts.
3. Loading and unloading shipments and transporting parts between locations.
4. Maintaining accurate records of all commodities moving in and out of the company.

Our internships are full-time (40 hours/week) for 12 consecutive weeks. Intern schedules are typically Monday-Friday.

• UAE National with family book.
• Currently in your penultimate year of a degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or similar.
• Fluent in English.

We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where you can grow and develop your skills. Our team supports new members through knowledge sharing and mentorship. Projects are assigned to leverage your strengths and develop your skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in logistics and supply chain management. You will have the chance to work with a talented team and contribute to the success of our operations.

The role of Procurement Manager is a pivotal position within the organization's procurement and logistics group. This team focuses on providing aircraft services as well as general services, with a strong emphasis on cost mitigation through effective contract negotiation and management.

• Manage sourcing events and contracts to meet business operational needs in line with the company's procurement policy and procedures manual.
• Ensure timely delivery of maximum value while providing account management services to designated business unit leads.
• Utilize best practice procurement techniques to achieve the lowest cost of ownership and meet agreed service levels.
• Engage with all stakeholders as required to develop a detailed understanding of business strategic objectives and ongoing requirements.
• Plan and manage ongoing sourcing events to ensure efficient delivery of business requirements in line with best practice and the procurement policy and procedures manual.
• Develop and maintain a work program of contracts due for negotiation to ensure appropriate continuity of supply before any contracts expire, proactively identifying opportunities for cost improvement.
• Manage the full sourcing cycle, including strategy development, supplier pre-qualification and evaluation, tender preparation, evaluation of responses, negotiation of terms and conditions, and contract finalization to meet business requirements and as per company standards/policies.
• Ensure that all projects, tenders, recommendation to award documentation, procurement contributions, and contracts are maintained and updated systematically in the systems to provide continuous project management, accurate reporting, and appropriate escalation of issues to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Champion the adoption and optimization of procurement systems (e.g., EPIC, iDoc, Oracle) to streamline processes and improve data transparency and accuracy.
• Execute and support other activities, roles, responsibilities, or tasks as directed by the line management or as required by the organization to meet business needs and ensure operational flexibility.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below qualification requirements:

• Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, finance, or a related field.
• Recommended qualifications: minimum of one of the following qualifications: MCIPS, CIPS, CPP, CSMP, CPSM, IPSCMI, CIPP, CPPP, CISCP, CICCM, CIPN, CITLP, CISM, CMPO, or an advanced qualification to manage procurement and supply chain on an international scale.

• 8+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably within the aviation or related industry.
• Best practice 'Source to Pay' experience of procurement sourcing activities and contract management deploying standard best practice procurement processes.
• Experience and knowledge of given markets for specific categories in support of developing robust category strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Proven track record of analytical decision-making with strong commercial acumen.
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and data analysis tools.

Why Carrier?

Carrier is the leading worldwide provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security, and cold chain solutions. We invented the modern air conditioning, and our team of pioneers and innovators have a long trajectory of developing new technologies.

We offer an evolving range of industry-leading services and solutions aimed to create healthier homes, buildings, and shipping environments to reduce environmental impact. We recognize diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation, and continue to lead because we have an exceptional workforce that puts the client at the centre of everything.

• Purchase Order Processing

  • Receive and review the purchase requests

  • Float RFQs and analyze the bids

  • Prepare purchase orders and follow up for approval and transmission to supplier

  • Review old purchase orders in system and ensure validity of requirement

• Supplier follow Up:

  • Follow up with Supplier for Order Acknowledgements & update in SAP

  • Resolve price/qty variance if any with Suppliers

  • Follow up timely readiness of materials as promised by Suppliers

  • Prepare KPI's related to supplier performance

  • Support in preparation of PO tracker

• Shipping & Logistics

  • Track and monitor timely shipment of ready items and log GIT in SAP

  • Provide advance shipping notification and required documentation to 3PL and Custom broker

• Individual who is keen on pursuing a career in field of Supply Chain & Logistics

• Undergoing Bachelor's degree or Bachelors in Management (Supply Chain education is a plus)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced operations environment.

• Previous internship or project experience is a plus.

• Open for UAE Nationals only

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, an attractive salary and exceptional benefits including the following:

• International working environment

• Competitive salary

• Drive forward your career through professional development opportunities

• Achieve your personal goals with our Employee Assistance Programme

Your journey with us

We always aim to provide a fair and valuable recruitment process for everyone. If selected, you will follow the next stages:

• Initial call with our sourcing/recruitment team

• Interview with the Manager

Our commitment to you

As an employer of choice, our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork, and drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We aim to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback, and always challenging ourselves to do better.

The values that guide us are respect, integrity, inclusion, innovation, and excellence.

We're excited for you to join us and make a difference.

Apply Now

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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The Supply Chain Management Coordinator is responsible for SCM planning related to raw materials, components, internal logistics, inventory management, process improvement, and reporting.

Core Accountabilities

• Coordinate assets to optimize the delivery of goods, services, and information from suppliers to end users by collaborating with the SCM team and end users.
• Coordinate with vendors for direct and indirect materials and services.
• Demand planning by coordinating with production planning and E&D teams.
• Plan logistics in coordination with the logistics team to align with store inventory plans, procurement contracts, and POs delivery.
• Optimize inventory strategy planning.
• Assess current processes and identify methods for improvement to reduce costs, control and replenish inventory, and enhance logistics and material supply plans.
• Troubleshoot SCM breakdowns and respond to unexpected events.
• Manage SCM risks related to cost savings, inventory, logistics, and restrictions.
• Generate reports on efficiencies and areas for improvement.

Experience:

• Sales and production planning, inventory management, and value stream mapping.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Management, or Engineering; MBA preferred.

Key Skills:

• Understanding of key business functions and processes
• Risk management
• Computer literacy
• English language skills (oral and written)
• Negotiation and influence
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Result-oriented
• Planning and organizing

Job Details

• Role Level: Entry-Level
• Work Type: Full-Time
• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Company Website: edgegroup.ae
• Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics
• Sector: Defense and Space Manufacturing

What We Offer

About The Company

Launched in November 2019, EDGE is one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, based in Abu Dhabi. It develops solutions for defense and beyond, focusing on innovation, speed to market, and establishing the UAE as a leader in future industries. EDGE works with cutting-edge technologies like autonomous systems, cyber-physical systems, robotics, and smart materials, integrating R&D, digital transformation, and military capabilities. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, it consolidates over 35 entities into six core clusters, including Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Space & Cyber Technologies, and others.

Why Carrier?

Carrier is the leading worldwide provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security, and cold chain solutions. We invented the modern air conditioning, and our team of pioneers and innovators have a long trajectory of developing new technologies.

We offer an evolving range of industry-leading services and solutions aimed to create healthier homes, buildings, and shipping environments to reduce environmental impact. We recognize diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation, and continue to lead because we have an exceptional workforce that puts the client at the centre of everything.

• Purchase Order Processing

  • Receive and review the purchase requests

  • Float RFQs and analyze the bids

  • Prepare purchase orders and follow up for approval and transmission to supplier

  • Review old purchase orders in system and ensure validity of requirement

• Supplier follow Up:

  • Follow up with Supplier for Order Acknowledgements & update in SAP

  • Resolve price/qty variance if any with Suppliers

  • Follow up timely readiness of materials as promised by Suppliers

  • Prepare KPI’s related to supplier performance

  • Support in preparation of PO tracker

• Shipping & Logistics

  • Track and monitor timely shipment of ready items and log GIT in SAP

  • Provide advance shipping notification and required documentation to 3PL and Custom broker

• Individual who is keen on pursuing a career in field of Supply Chain & Logistics

• Undergoing Bachelor’s degree or Bachelors in Management (Supply Chain education is a plus)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced operations environment.

• Previous internship or project experience is a plus.

• Open for UAE Nationals only

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, an attractive salary and exceptional benefits including the following:

• International working environment

• Competitive salary

• Drive forward your career through professional development opportunities

• Achieve your personal goals with our Employee Assistance Programme

Your journey with us

We always aim to provide a fair and valuable recruitment process for everyone. If selected, you will follow the next stages:

• Initial call with our sourcing/recruitment team

• Interview with the Manager

Our commitment to you

As an employer of choice, our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees. We strive to provide a great place to work that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork, and drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We aim to create an environment where you feel that you belong, with diversity and inclusion as the engine to growth and innovation. We develop and deploy best-in-class programs and practices, providing enriching career opportunities, listening to employee feedback, and always challenging ourselves to do better.

The values that guide us are respect, integrity, inclusion, innovation, and excellence.

We’re excited for you to join us and make a difference.

Apply Now!

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Job Applicant's Privacy Notice:

Click on this link to read the Job Applicant's Privacy Notice

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about logistics operations? Join our dynamic team as an Executive – SCM, where you'll play a vital role in managing end-to-end logistics, vendor coordination, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and engage with licensed logistics partners

Handle RFQ floating and ensure timely quotation collection

Coordinate quotation submissions with CST evaluations

Manage logistics documentation and delivery schedules

Monitor vendor performance and cost efficiency

Requirements:

️ Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field

️ 2–4 years of experience in logistics or SCM roles

️ Strong coordination, documentation, and follow-up skills

️ Proficient in MS Excel and ERP systems

️ UAE experience is preferred