Technical Specialist - Tooling - 12 Months Contract

Role overview

This position supports procurement activities for the Abu Dhabi Tooling Center, focusing on tooling equipment, consumables, and related services needed for smooth day-to-day operations. The role works closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to help ensure purchases are completed on time, inventory is kept at healthy levels, and sourcing remains efficient across the UAE and the wider region.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with purchasing tooling equipment, consumables, services, and CAPEX items for operations across the UAE and the region.
• Identify, assess, negotiate with, and onboard suppliers to secure good quality, competitive pricing, and reliable delivery while broadening the vendor base.
• Carry out receiving checks to confirm that delivered items meet required specifications and quality expectations.
• Track stock positions, maintain appropriate inventory levels, and support urgent project needs through fast local sourcing.
• Work with different departments to anticipate tooling requirements and contribute to localization efforts that reduce lead times and improve cost efficiency.
• Build and update a detailed supplier database while reviewing vendor capabilities and suitability.

Experience and skills

The role asks for 3 to 4 years of procurement experience, ideally in tooling, the energy sector, or workshop-based environments. Candidates should understand tooling equipment, consumables, procurement systems, and standard procurement documentation. Strong negotiation and people skills are important, along with the ability to work comfortably in multicultural teams. Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP is helpful, though candidates who are keen to learn are also considered. The role also requires the ability to work independently while supporting senior team members when needed.

About the team

The Gas Services division supports low-emission power generation through services and decarbonization. Its scope covers gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators, along with modernization and digitalization initiatives that help reduce emissions across the fleet.

About the company

Siemens Energy is a global energy technology company with around 100,000 employees working in more than 90 countries. The organization develops energy systems designed to meet rising global demand in a reliable and sustainable way. Its research and manufacturing capabilities support the energy transition and contribute to a significant share of global electricity generation. The company has a long history of innovation and continues to focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Diversity and inclusion

The company emphasizes inclusion and values a diverse workforce made up of more than 130 nationalities. It welcomes people of all backgrounds and does not discriminate based on ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

Rewards and benefits

• Opportunity to work with a global team.
• Chance to contribute to and lead a range of innovative projects.