Bilingual Purchasing Specialist – Manufacturing & Suppliers

Musco Sports Lighting, LLC; Dammam; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Profit sharing

Job summary

The Musco Saudi Arabia Team is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for our Dammam, Saudi Arabia office. Lead supplier evaluations and relationships for our new manufacturing facility, aiming to secure materials and services with optimal terms.

Role requires 3–5 years in purchasing, bilingual English/Arabic, and strong negotiation and communication skills. Proficiency in Office365 tools is essential for day-to-day operations and reporting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience strongly desired.
• Business or Engineering degree preferred, or equivalent years' experience.
• Working knowledge of purchasing systems and negotiation techniques.
• Strong command of English and Arabic (reading, writing and speaking).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• High level of organization with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated to work independently.
• Proficient with computers and Office365 programs, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Responsibilities

• Identify and negotiate with contract suppliers for materials, supplies, equipment and/or services.
• Establish and maintain procedures for continuous improvement of quality, delivery, service and price.
• Support minimum inventory levels while minimizing obsolete inventory and avoiding backorders or production disruptions.
• Provide technical assistance to interpret, analyze, and resolve procurement issues.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with engineers, production, and suppliers to ensure compliance to company standards and quality requirements.
• Prepare cost comparison requests for Purchasing, Engineering and Production projects.
• Search for and evaluate firms with manufacturing capabilities and reliability.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

English & Arabic

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organization

Self-motivation

Office365

Education

Business or Engineering degree

Tools

Office365

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Musco Saudi Arabia Team is seeking a Purchasing Specialist for our Dammam, Saudi Arabia office. Lead supplier evaluations and relationships for our new manufacturing facility, aiming to secure materials and services with optimal terms.

Role requires 3–5 years in purchasing, bilingual English/Arabic, and strong negotiation and communication skills. Proficiency in Office365 tools is essential for day-to-day operations and reporting.