Procurement

Larsen & Toubro; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm in Riyadh is seeking a Procurement Specialist to oversee material sourcing and vendor negotiations. The ideal candidate will be proficient in ERP systems like SAP and have strong knowledge of construction materials and site logistics. Responsibilities include collaborating with planning teams to forecast material needs and leading procurement negotiations. This position requires excellent communication skills and high ownership to ensure procurement aligns with project schedules and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in generating purchase orders and work orders in ERP systems.
• Understanding of construction materials and procurement lifecycle.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to forecast material requirements based on schedules.
• Identify and develop relationships with local vendors.
• Lead negotiations to ensure best value within budgets.

Skills

Negotiation skills

ERP systems proficiency

Construction materials knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

SAP-MM

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with site planning and execution teams to forecast material and service requirements based on construction schedules and BOQs.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with local and regional vendors for supply of project-specific materials, consumables, plant & machinery, and hired services.
• Float enquiries and obtain quotations for site-level procurement; prepare comparative statements and lead negotiations to ensure best value within approved budgets.
• Ensure procurement decisions align with technical specifications, delivery timelines, approved vendor lists, and comply with internal procurement policies.

Qualifications

• Generate purchase orders and work orders in the ERP system (e.g., SAP) and follow up for timely order acknowledgment, dispatch, and documentation.
• Sound understanding of construction materials, site logistics, and procurement lifecycle.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably SAP-MM) and Excel-based tracking tools.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with vendors and internal teams, high ownership, responsiveness, and follow-through discipline.