Material Contracts Analyst

Advanced Petrochemical Company; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Petrochemical Company is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage material sourcing, vendor evaluations, and purchase order processing in a petrochemical environment. You will coordinate with engineering, maintenance and logistics to ensure timely deliveries and compliance with HSE standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years in procurement, with SAP Ariba experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in materials procurement, preferably within oil & gas or petrochemical industries.
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP Ariba).

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase requisitions for materials per specifications, delivery requirements and procedures.
• Source qualified vendors, obtain competitive quotations, and perform commercial evaluations for best value, quality and delivery.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and monitor progress; expedite to meet schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, operations, inspection, logistics and warehouse teams to clarify material requirements and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, HSE requirements and ethical procurement standards.
• Review vendor documentation, certifications, and inspection requirements per industry and contractual standards.
• Resolve discrepancies in pricing, quantity, delivery, and invoicing with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier data, and reporting within the ERP system.
• Support supplier performance management and contribute to continuous procurement process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Coordination

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Brief Job Description:

• Execute purchase requisitions for materials in accordance with approved specifications, delivery requirements, and established procurement procedures.


• Source qualified vendors, obtain competitive quotations, and perform commercial evaluations to ensure best value, quality, and delivery.


• Prepare and issue purchase orders (POs) and monitor order progress, expediting where necessary to meet project and operational schedules.


• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, operations, inspection, logistics, and warehouse teams to clarify material requirements and resolve issues.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements.


• Review vendor documentation, certifications, inspection requirements in line with industry and contractual standards.


• Resolve discrepancies in pricing, quantity, delivery, invoicing in with vendors and internal stakeholders.


• Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier data, and reporting within the ERP/system.


• Support supplier performance management and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in materials procurement, preferably within the oil & gas, petrochemical industries


• Familiarity with technical materials, industry codes, and documentation commonly used in petrochemical operations.


• Experience using ERP systems (SAP Ariba).

Skills:

• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.


• Excellent coordination and relationship-building abilities with suppliers, contractors, and internal departments.


• Good understanding of HSE (Health, Safety & Environment), quality assurance, and ethical procurement standards.


• Proficiency in procurement processes, contract administration, and supplier performance management.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with attention to detail.