Commodity Technical Analyst

ASMO; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASMO is seeking a Commodity Technical Analyst to evaluate suppliers and enhance procurement outcomes. The role focuses on assessing technical capabilities and fostering supply chain efficiency within designated commodity categories. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience to support ASMO's mission of redefining supply chain services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience in the same field.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate suppliers' technical capabilities and performance based on technical specifications.
• Collaborate with suppliers to enhance performance and supply chain efficiency.
• Maintain documentation of supplier assessments and ensure adherence to legal requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

ASMO is a groundbreaking joint venture between DHL and Aramco. Inheriting DHL’s logistics excellence and Aramco’s extensive supply chain ecosystem, we are here to set a new benchmark and redefine the procurement and supply chain landscape, enabling growth.

ASMO aims to be operational in 2025 and provide reliable end-to-end integrated procurement and supply chain services for companies across the industrial, energy, chemical, and petrochemical sectors. Our focus customers in the short term will be Saudi Aramco and its Affiliates. In the long term, all the industrial sectors within Saudi Arabia aim to reach the MENA region.

Objective:

The Commodity Technical Analyst’s primary responsibility is to assess suppliers based on technical specifications and quality requirements. The role holder will play a crucial role in ensuring supplier performance improvements and supply chain efficiency within his/her designated commodity categories.

General Responsibilities:

• Evaluate suppliers' technical capabilities and performance based on technical specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the technical aspects related to your designated commodity categories, including industry standards, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify areas for performance improvement and work toward enhancing supplier capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to enhance supply chain efficiency within your commodity categories and work with suppliers to implement improvements.
• Coordinate with category teams to implement cross-category initiatives and projects that leverage technical expertise for better procurement outcomes.
• Utilize data and technical insights to support procurement decisions and supplier evaluations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of supplier assessments, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Ensure that supplier assessments and procurement processes adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Recommend training and development interventions for team members to build their capabilities.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for the continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices to increase productivity and operational efficiency.
• Implement all relevant Department’s policies, processes, procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Contribute to the preparation of timely and accurate reports to meet departmental requirements, policies and standards.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent from a recognized and accredited university is required.
• 5 years’ experience in the same Field.