Buyer / (Senior Buyer)

Fakeeh Care Group; Jeddah; Presencial; SAR 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Fakeeh Care Group in Jeddah seeks a Senior Buyer to oversee procurement activities across its healthcare functions. You will execute purchase requests, source from approved suppliers, and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards.

You will negotiate terms, monitor supplier performance, manage stock levels, and coach junior buyers to improve efficiency. This role offers growth within a structured procurement team and exposure to diverse healthcare sourcing.

Qualificações

• 2+ years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• 3–5 years in procurement with healthcare exposure.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.

Responsabilidades

• Execute all purchase requests promptly in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Source items from multiple approved suppliers with alternatives.
• Verify purchase orders align with schedules and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct vendor performance evaluations annually and update records.
• Identify and engage new suppliers offering better quality, pricing and terms.
• Negotiate effectively with suppliers to confirm orders and delivery timelines.
• Monitor supplier performance to prevent stockouts and minimize overstocks.
• Maintain accurate PO records and generate procurement KPI reports.
• Coordinate with warehouses and planning teams on returns and stock issues.
• Provide support to end users with product specs, RFQs, and RFIs.
• Address issues impacting operations and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure items are correctly identified with prices and units of measure.
• Review quotations for tenders and major purchases for compliance.
• Manage tender purchases and summarize procurement outcomes.
• Procure from authorized distributors within approved stock limits.
• Prepare periodic procurement reports including cost savings and supplier performance.
• Suggest process improvements and digital quotation platforms.
• Coach colleagues (Senior Buyer level) to resolve challenges and improve efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Supply chain knowledge

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Analytics & reporting

ERP systems

Formação

Bachelor’s degree

Descrição da vaga

Description

Job Purpose

Prepares, executes, and monitors all procurement activities efficiently, ensuring timely delivery, optimal quality, competitive pricing, and compliance with approved vendors, policies, and regulatory standards, oversees complex purchases, and ensures alignment with the supply chain objectives across the designated Fakeeh Care functions or entities.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Execute all purchase requests promptly in compliance with Fakeeh Care policies and procedures.


• Ensure critical and high-demand items are sourced from multiple approved suppliers with viable alternatives.


• Verify that all purchase orders are completed on schedule and aligned with procurement standards and regulatory requirements.


• Conduct vendor performance evaluations annually and update system records accordingly.


• Identify and engage new suppliers offering better quality, pricing, and payment terms while maintaining vendor compliance.


• Negotiate effectively with suppliers to confirm orders, ensuring accuracy in specifications, quantities, pricing, and delivery timelines.


• Monitor supplier performance to ensure timely deliveries, prevent stockouts, and minimize overstocking.


• Maintain accurate system records of purchase orders and generate regular reports on open orders, delivery status, and procurement KPIs.


• Coordinate with warehouses and planning teams to manage item returns, substitutions, and issues with non-moving or expired stock.


• Provide support to end users with product specifications, RFQs, and RFIs, ensuring high-quality service and communication.


• Address issues that may affect operations such as delivery delays or product unavailability and recommend corrective actions.


• Ensure all items are accurately identified in the system with correct coding, descriptions, prices, and units of measure.


• Solicit and review quotations for open tenders and major purchases, ensuring compliance with technical and commercial requirements.


• Manage tender purchases and prepare reports summarizing project phases and procurement outcomes.


• Ensure all purchases comply with regulatory standards, including requirements from local and regional authorities. and all has been approved by related committees (ESSC,P&T and FFC)


• Procure only from authorized distributors and maintain sufficient stock levels within approved limits.


• Prepare and submit periodic procurement reports, including cost savings, supplier performance, and stock returns.


• Recommend process enhancements, utilize digital quotation platforms, and contribute to workflow improvements.


• Provide coaching and support to colleagues (Senior Buyer level) to resolve challenges and improve procurement efficiency.


• Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of the job.

Requirements

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of supply chain and procurement practices, including incoterms and payment methods.


• Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.


• Strong analytical and reporting abilities with attention to accuracy and compliance.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle).


• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet strict timelines under pressure.

Experience

• Buyer: Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in a healthcare environment.


• Senior Buyer: Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in a healthcare environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related field

Language

• Excellent command of oral and written English and Arabic.

Licenses / Certifications

N/A