Procurement Engineer

2coms; Riyadh; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel manufacturing company is seeking a Procurement Engineer to manage the procurement of essential materials and services. The role involves collaborating with production and logistics to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition, requiring significant expertise in vendor relations and procurement regulations.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of procurement experience in steel, construction, or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of steel products, specifications, and applications.
• Ability to read technical drawings and conduct market research for suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Identify and select suppliers, issue purchase orders, and track deliveries.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain procurement activity records.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and conduct market research.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

ERP systems (Oracle)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Procurement Engineer to join our steel manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement of raw materials, equipment, and services essential to steel production operations. You will collaborate closely with the production, logistics, and finance teams to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and quality compliance.

Key Responsibilities :

Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers of steel materials, components, and equipment.

Issue purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure timely receipt of goods.

Negotiate contracts, pricing, and payment terms with vendors and service providers.

Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, including supplier data and purchase histories.

Work closely with inventory and production teams to ensure material availability and prevent downtime.

Analyze supplier performance and maintain strong vendor relationships.

Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and industry regulations.

Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.

Coordinate logistics and transportation for both local and international purchases (if applicable).

Benefits :

Competitive salary package

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills :

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum 3–5 years of procurement experience, preferably in the steel, construction, or heavy industry sector.

Strong knowledge of steel products, grades, specifications, and applications.

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).

Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.

Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Knowledge of logistics, customs, and import / export procedures is a plus.