Assistant Procurement Manager

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to handle all procurement functionalities. The role involves developing departmental goals, identifying cost savings, and managing a team. Candidates should have a diploma or higher in Business/Commercial and a minimum of 3-4 years of purchasing experience. Fluent in both English and Arabic is needed for this position. This role offers a mix of office and hands-on responsibilities, ideal for someone capable of handling challenges in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates are local Saudi Nationals.
• Minimum 3-4 years in purchasing with knowledge in strategic procurement.
• Must be fluent in English and Arabic, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer goals and objectives for the Procurement department.
• Identify cost savings and develop cost modeling.
• Drive cross-functional teams for part qualification and capacity planning.
• Manage team of 15+ people in absence of Purchasing Manager.
• Prepare weekly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Inventory control

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business/Commercial

Job description

About the job Assistant Procurement Manager

Purpose:

The position will be responsible for the full procurement functionalities of operations, acting as Astron second to the Procurement Manager.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and administer the goals, objectives, and daily priorities for Procurement department
• Identify cost savings to meet goals, develop cost modelling and automate costing process
• Drive cross functional teams on part qualification and work collaboratively with supplier for capacity planning and ramp
• You need to have all the suppliers on your side, so they go out of their way to make sure your every need and request is solved in your time frame
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Advanced in Microsoft excel
• Inventory control
• Goods receivable check all stock matches the invoice, is in good condition, acceptable shelf life
• Goods returned manage returned stock and ensure credits are given
• Quote requests for capital expenditure
• Able to search and find complex items to fulfil all requests from department managers
• Warehouse management
• Prepare weekly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Able to manage stock in and out
• Manage a team of 15+/- people in the absence of the Purchasing Manager
• Job Title Assistant Procurement Manager
• Department Procurement
• Report to (direct) Procurement Manager
• Report to (indirect) Director of Finance, Director of Operations, General Manager, Project Manager and other Senior Management
• Job Level 5
• Must remain calm and be always in control
• End of month statement settlement
• Purchase orders
• Petty Cash control
• This job is 50/50 office/hands-on. This is an active role that needs someone who is fit, able to solve problems, handle stress and think quick

Qualifications and experience:

• The position is preferred for the Saudi Nationals (Local Saudi Talent)
• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree in Business/Commercial, preferably related to procurement purchasing management or equivalent
• Minimum 3 or 4 years in purchasing; comprehensive knowledge in strategic procurement
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
  
• Able to work as an individual contributor
• Fluent English and Arabic - both verbal and written (able to communicate and deal with all levels)
• Has overall procurement experience / knowledge (Eg, sourcing, negotiating, purchasing, designing & enhancing procurement related SOP etc)
• Committed to work and completed tasks within the deadline given