Buyer/ Purchaser

VirtuCruit LLC; Najran; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Accom provided

Transport provided

Food at Mine Site

Full medical coverage

End of service benefits

Job summary

Virtucruit is partnering with a leading mining company in Saudi Arabia to appoint a Buyer / Purchaser within the Procurement & Supply Chain function. The role focuses on sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply of materials, equipment, and services required for mining operations.

The successful candidate will ensure timely procurement, cost optimization, supplier management, and compliance with company policies to support uninterrupted operational performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in procurement, preferably in mining.
• Strong knowledge of drilling equipment mechanical and electrical parts.
• MS Office and ERP proficiency.
• Good English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders and manage procurement processes per procedures.
• Perform supplier pre-qualification and contractor performance evaluations.
• Conduct cost analysis and localization studies for imported materials.
• Support local nationals development with mentorship and coaching.

Skills

English communication

Supplier management

Procurement strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

ERP system

Job description

Virtucruit is partnering with a leading mining company in Saudi Arabia, to appoint a Buyer / Purchaser within the Procurement & Supply Chain function.

This role is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply of materials, equipment, and services required for mining operations. The successful candidate will ensure timely procurement, cost optimization, supplier management, and compliance with company policies to support uninterrupted operational performance.

This appointment offers an opportunity for a detail-oriented procurement professional to contribute to the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability of procurement operations.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Ensures the highest level of safety, health and environmental work standards are maintained.
• Creates purchase orders in accordance with Procurement Procedure.
• Execution of the equipment / project procurement processes assigned by Immediate Superior.
• Performs advance payment transactions with finance department as per PO or Contract Terms.
• Archives of tender documents in physical and in server and ERP system as per procurement procedure.
• Prepares contracts and initiate the approval process in respect of the technical and commercial evaluations.
• Performing supplier / contractor pre-qualification processes as per procedures.
• Performs and records supplier / contractor performance measurements with related departments.
• As per contractor performance measurement marks, initiates blacklist processes for determined contractors.
• Participates in the weekly contract planning meetings.
• Performs market and product research to make continuous purchases better conditions.
• Performs cost analysis needed for complex and high value procurements.
• Carries out localization studies of materials taken from abroad.
• Supports the development and training of local nationals by providing mentorship, guidance, and coaching, leading to their growth and development.

QUALIFICATION:

• High School Diploma or bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in procurement function, preferably in mining environment.
• Strong knowledge in Drilling Equipment mechanical and electrical parts.
• Knowledgeable in MS Office applications, ERP usage.
• Good English communication skills (both oral and written).
• Saudi Nationals only.

We offer a competitive employment package with tax-free salary, accom/transpo/food at Mine Site is provided, full medical coverage, and end of service benefits