Procurement & Logistics Specialist, Riyadh

ABB Schweiz AG; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Procurement & Logistics Specialist in Riyadh, where your expertise in procurement and logistics will drive sustainable solutions. In this role, you will execute strategies to optimize costs and enhance supplier quality while collaborating with diverse teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to impactful projects that shape the future. If you are passionate about procurement and logistics and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in procurement and logistics.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing and logistics strategies to optimize costs.
• Support local sourcing strategies in line with business targets.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Office

ERP Tools

Data Entry

Contract Management

Cost Management

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Procurement & Logistics Specialist, Riyadh

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This position reports to

Manufacturing Unit Manager - ELBP

Your role and responsibilities

1. Execute purchasing and logistics strategies to support the business by optimizing costs, quality, and reliability of suppliers and supplied products.
2. Design and implement plans and effective strategies for local sourcing of products/materials to reach business targets.
3. Support the Procurement Manager in implementing effective local sourcing strategies in line with business strategy to meet current and future business requirements.
4. Support alignment between local procurement activities and division strategy.
5. Apply and implement procurement standards, tools, and processes in your own area of responsibility to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.
6. Track procurement processes and activities, create and update reports as required, following ABB standards.
7. Resolve issues related to procurement cost, quality, and delivery in your assigned area.
8. Track internal and supplier performance KPIs, address quality issues, and implement development actions.
9. Execute and implement new changes related to purchasing and logistics within your area of responsibility.
10. Participate in training programs to ensure compliance and foster professional development.
11. Ensure effective and transparent communication internally, externally, and between different units and centers.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business, economics, or supply chain management.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in procurement and logistics, with strong communication and negotiation skills, analytical prowess, and technical experience with ERP tools and software.
• Essential & preferable requirements include:
• Microsoft Office, ERP, Data Entry, Contract Management, Negotiation, and Communication skills.
• SAP Ariba, cost management, time management.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic is required.

More about us

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