Lead Procurement Engineer

Algihaz Holding; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Algihaz Holding in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Procurement professional with 6–9 years in procurement to manage supplier selection, RFQ processes, and contract administration. The role requires coordinating with vendors, reviewing offers, and ensuring compliance with project standards.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and demonstrate strong MS Office skills, effective communication, and analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with Aramco procurement lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare RFQ documents per project specs and standards.
• Submit RFQs to vendors with approved list and bid closing date.
• Review vendor offers and prepare compliance comments.
• Share comments with vendors and revise offers accordingly.
• Create technical compliance statements for vendors.
• Prepare supplier comparison sheets for management approval.
• Negotiate with suppliers for best prices and quality.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and vendor agreements.
• Process vendor invoices for project reviews and approvals.
• Report procurement progress and closeout documents.
• Evaluate subcontractor/vendor performance after project completion.
• Source new suppliers and develop negotiation strategies for profitable deals.
• Ensure documentation of policies and processes for efficiency.

Skills

Aramco lifecycle

Procurement best practices

Effective communication

Problem solving & negotiation

Analytical skills

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare RFQ documents as per the project technical specifications / applicable project standards.
• Submit the RFQ to the vendors as per the approved vendor list with Bid closing date.
• Review the offers as received from vendors and prepare comments for compliance.
• Submit the comments to vendors found during the review.
• Revise the offers as per the found comments / observation.
• Prepare technical compliance statement and submit it the vendor for compliance.
• Prepare supplier comparison sheet and submit it to the manager for approval.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain the best prices and the highest quality according to the required specifications.
• Prepare purchase requisition and agreements to be submitted to the respective vendor.
• Receive vendors’ invoices to be submitted to project / technical / operations team for review and initial approval.
• Prepare and report procurement long lead items delivery / completion of works reports / closing documents.
• Evaluate and report sub-contractor / vendors performance after the completion of each project.
• Source new suppliers and Invent negotiation strategies and secure profitable deals.
• Ensure the documentation and implementation of policies, procedures, and processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Skills

• Experience of Aramco procurement life cycle.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices.
• Effective communication skills.
• Problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skill and attention to details.
• Strong in MS Office.
• Proficient in English.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical)

Experience

6-9 years of experience in Procurement field.