PURCHASING REPRESENTATIVE

Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the petroleum services sector is seeking a procurement specialist to manage cash purchases and supplier relationships. The role involves developing market awareness, negotiating prices, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have a diploma and 4-6 years of relevant experience, along with strong networking and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in procurement.
• Diploma degree in a relevant field.
• Certifications or vocational training are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash purchases efficiently and according to quality standards.
• Develop awareness of local market suppliers and product availability.
• Negotiate prices and ensure procurement under warranty.

Skills

Networking

Time Management

Effective Communication

Education

Diploma degree in a relevant field

Certifications or vocational training

Job description

About the job

Job Purpose:

• This position exists to prepare, handle, and manage all cash purchases efficiently, in a timely manner, and according to quality standards as per the defined policies and procedures to achieve departmental operational plans and developments.

Key Accountability Areas:

• Develop a strong awareness and overview of local market suppliers, locations, and contacts.
• Update and maintain sufficient knowledge of day-to-day market behavior, historical prices, and product availability.
• Continuously seek new sources and the best markets for consumable items.
• Coordinate with storekeepers to check product availability before initiating the purchase process.
• Select suppliers, negotiate prices, delivery terms, and methods. Ensure procurement under warranty and guarantee to avoid failures due to manufacturing defects, and coordinate with related departments for after-sales services.
• Handle transportation of purchased products to company sites/stores. Coordinate with the quality department and relevant departments for verification/inspection when required. Coordinate between suppliers and related departments in case of claims.
• Maintain and regularly update petty cash records for audit and review purposes.
• Prepare weekly status reports on pending, purchased, and ongoing purchases.

Role Accountability:

• Delivery: Perform planned activities to meet operational and development targets according to schedules. Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives at optimal costs. Provide periodic reports detailing deviations and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Resolve related problems and escalate complex operational issues as needed.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements are met to develop effective quality control processes, including specifications for products or activities.
• Business Process Improvement (Effectiveness): Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities whenever possible.

Compliance:

• Adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Health & Safety:

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental management procedures to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification:

• Diploma degree in a relevant field.
• Certifications or vocational training are a plus.

Work Experience:

• 4-6 years of relevant experience.

Skills:

• Excellent networking and time management skills.
• Ability to adhere to client requirements.
• Effective communicator, both orally and in writing.
• Strong networking and time management skills.