Procurement Lead

National Oilwell Varco; Dammam; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is seeking a Purchasing Lead to oversee sourcing and procurement functions. The successful candidate will manage vendor relationships, drive cost savings, and ensure compliance with procurement policies while aligning strategic goals with purchasing activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Lead competitive sourcing and purchasing negotiations.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for supplier changes.
• Analyze data to support procurement initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation

Collaboration

Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Focus

Procurement Expertise

Data-Driven Decision Making

Compliance Awareness

Results Orientation

Education

Degree in supply chain

Job description

NOTE: Please ONLY apply if you have sufficient experience and skills required as per job description below.

Job Summary:

As Purchasing Lead, you will be responsible for delivering the day-to-day activities of the purchasing function while maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers. You will evaluate purchasing and pricing trends to support demand forecasting and cost optimization. Your analytical and research skills will be instrumental in providing insightful management information to key stakeholders, enabling data-driven decisions that support business goals. In this role, you’ll actively engage with current and prospective suppliers to strengthen commercial advantage, ensuring alignment with the company’s quality programs and strategic initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILTY & AUTHORITY:

•Lead competitive sourcing and purchasing negotiations.
•Develop and execute sourcing strategies, particularly for supplier changes or spend optimization.
•Collaborate effectively with procurement team members to manage expectations and ensure a positive internal customer experience.
•Ensure the needs and satisfaction of operations and production teams are consistently met through procurement activities.
•Lead and support contract negotiations, supplier management, and contract implementation.
•Deliver against key targets including cost savings, efficiency, and service effectiveness.
•Create and gain alignment on category buying strategies with internal stakeholders.
•Draft, adjust, and implement purchasing contracts based on stakeholder input.
•Drive adoption and manage organization-wide agreements within assigned categories.
•Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across procurement processes.
•Track and report Value for Money (VfM) initiatives.
•Contribute to cross-functional and cross-organizational sourcing projects.
•Analyze data to support joint procurement initiatives and increase agreement uptake.
•Ensure compliance with procurement policies, health & safety, and quality standards.
•Be accountable for meeting all relevant KPIs.
•Travel as required to support procurement activities.
•Perform other duties as needed, aligned with the role’s level and responsibilities.

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

1. Strategic Thinking

• Aligns sourcing actions with business goals and anticipates supply risks and opportunities.

2. Negotiation & Influence

• Skilled in achieving favorable outcomes while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

3. Collaboration

• Works effectively with internal teams and stakeholders to meet shared goals.

4. Communication

• Clear and confident communicator, able to convey complex ideas simply.

5. Initiative & Problem Solving

• Proactively identifies and addresses issues, driving continuous improvement.

6. Customer Focus

• Prioritizes internal customer needs and maintains high service levels.

7. Procurement Expertise

• Solid understanding of sourcing, category management, and contract negotiation.

8. Data-Driven Decision Making

• Uses data to support sourcing strategies, track savings, and guide decisions.

9. Compliance & Risk Awareness

• Ensures adherence to policies, quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

10. Results Orientation

• Focused on meeting KPIs related to cost, efficiency, and service delivery.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/SKILL-SET REQUIRED:

• Degree in supply chain or min 5 years experience in a similar role.