Buyer (Direct) UAE National

We are hiring a Buyer to manage day-to-day tactical purchasing for ADRobotics. This role is responsible for issuing and expediting purchase orders, managing supplier delivery commitments, and resolving day-to-day procurement issues to keep production supplied on time. It sits within the Supply Chain pillar, working alongside Sourcing to execute against agreed pricing and terms. You will work closely with Planning, Inventory Management, and Manufacturing Engineering to translate material requirements into timely, accurate purchase orders. Key Responsibilities: - Convert approved purchase requisitions and MRP-generated demand into purchase orders in the ERP system, within pricing, terms, and supplier agreements set by Sourcing. - Track order acknowledgements, confirm lead times, and expedite or de-expedite POs in response to changing production schedules. - Monitor open PO status and proactively flag late deliveries, shortages, or quality holds to Planning and Production Supervision. - Resolve day-to-day supplier issues in coordination with Receiving and Accounts Payable. - Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier lead times, and pricing data in the ERP to support reliable MRP planning. - Support supplier onboarding administration and run routine spend and on-time-delivery reporting. Requirements: - 3+ years of experience in tactical purchasing, buying, or procurement operations in a manufacturing, hardware, or start-up/scale-up environment. - UAE experience preferred with familiarity with local import/customs and supplier landscape. - Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) for purchase order creation, tracking, and reporting. - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.