External Job Description

Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist

EDGE Commercial

Join EDGE Commercial's Bidding & Proposals team and play a key role in identifying and sourcing cutting-edge defence technologies for strategic projects. Acting as a Subject Matter Expert in areas such as Radars, UAVs, Electro-Optics, RF Systems, and Weapons, you will work closely with bid, engineering, procurement, and commercial teams to secure compliant and competitive solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess customer RFP technical requirements and identify suitable products and suppliers.
• Develop sourcing strategies and conduct supplier evaluations and technical bid analysis.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing solutions with project requirements.
• Build and manage relationships with key suppliers and industry partners.
• Monitor market trends, conduct benchmarking, and attend industry exhibitions to identify new opportunities.
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality, security, and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience, preferably within the Aerospace & Defence industry.
• Strong understanding of bid management processes and technical sourcing.
• Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.

Be part of a team that delivers innovative solutions and supports mission-critical defence capabilities.