Operational Buyer

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled procurement professional to lead and implement procurement strategies for various projects. This role involves collaborating closely with project managers and stakeholders to ensure timely and full delivery of supplies while managing risks and opportunities effectively. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic, along with a strong background in supplier management and negotiation. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of innovative projects in a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement cycle and supplier management.
• Excellent negotiation and contracting skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine and implement the Procurement Plan based on project needs.
• Manage project performance of contracted suppliers.

Skills

Verbal and oral skills in English

Verbal and oral skills in Arabic

Supplier management

Negotiating skills

Procurement skills

Project management experience

Job description

• Determine, present, and implement the Procurement Plan for your projects based on solid analysis of amongst others the main contract, the needs of the project team and the category/sourcing strategy.
• Provide input, if requested, during the sales phase to assist the sales team in producing competitive but robust budget proposals and realistic first draft project supply plan.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities.
• Select suppliers in conjunction with the Project Manager, project leader for engineering and contracts manager.
• Execute the RFQ process, negotiate the terms and conditions, contract suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery according with the project plans.
• Manage project performance of contracted suppliers.
• Support Contracts Manager in developing and maintaining supply base to meet long term strategic objectives
• Role Requirements

• Excellent verbal and oral skills in English and Arabic language.
• Handling procurement cycle [P2P]
• Supplier and subcontractor management including pre and post contract, relationship management, procurement, and tendering
• M&E experience advantageous
• Experience in a project’s organization working closely with Project managers, project planners, engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Purchasing experience within a dynamic and international environment.
• Purchasing (creation, monitoring, and expediting)
• Good negotiating, contracting and procurement skills.