Key responsibilities:

• Support bid process with material pricing and final negotiations based on market prices.

• Prepare invitation-of-bid forms and distribute to supplier firms or post publicly.

• Establish global sourcing initiatives and cultivate relationships with local and international vendors.

• Search for and develop relationships with new national and international external providers.

• Maintain an approved vendor list and conduct periodic evaluations and updates.

• Foster good business relations with external provider representatives and key persons.

• Review and process purchase requisitions according to procurement checklist.

• Prepare RFQs, including terms and conditions, and distribute to selected external providers.

• Solicit, receive, and analyze proposals/quotes, making recommendations for management approvals.

• Obtain internal technical approval on proposals to comply with RFQ requirements.

• Evaluate external providers to secure optimal deals on necessary goods.

• Conduct commercial negotiations, aligning terms and conditions with project timelines.

• Prepare purchase orders/contracts and distribute to selected external providers and concerned departments.

• Obtain formal acknowledgment of POs/contracts from external providers.

• Prepare payment and LC requests, following up with finance for clearance.

• Coordinate with logistics and suppliers for timely delivery and ensure materials' receipt in good condition.

• Follow up with warehouse for GRN and IPR creation.

• Submit original invoices to the accounting department.

• Monitor purchase orders and communicate with external providers.

• Collaborate with engineering and project managers on procurement-related matters.

• Maintain physical and computerized files for the department.

• Foster positive internal relations with all staff.

• Stay updated on organizational and governmental procurement regulations and share new rules with internal and external stakeholders.

ISO Requirement Fulfillment:

• Review purchase requisitions for completeness and compliance with specifications.

• Release normal POs within 15 days from purchase requisition dates.

• Support expediting and ensure timely material deliveries if required.

• Achieve savings on budgets.

• Conduct vendor assessment and maintain records.

• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, preferably with an additional degree in Supply Chain Management.

• Proven working experience as a procurement specialist in the same field in Saudi Arabia's factories or industrial sector.

• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques with market awareness.

• Strong negotiation and networking skills.

• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numerical data.

• Experience in collecting and analyzing data.

• Strong leadership capabilities.

Job Details

• Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

• Company Industry: Manufacturing.

• Company Type: Private Sector Employer.

• Job Role: Purchasing and Procurement.

• Employment Type: Full-time.

• Monthly Salary Range: Unspecified.

• Number of Vacancies: 1.