Procurement Manager

BOSS Built Environment; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Water and Wastewater sector is seeking a Procurement Manager for their Al Khobar office to lead procurement efforts. The role involves ensuring the efficient procurement of materials within budget and on schedule, while also developing systems for effective supplier management. Candidates should hold a BSC in Engineering and possess at least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in the Water and Wastewater Industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Procurement.
• Experience in Water and Wastewater Industry is a must.
• Strong communication in English and Arabic an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for materials and equipment for projects.
• Ensure timely delivery and adherence to budget.
• Develop and oversee procurement systems for efficiency.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Analytical skills

Communication (Arabic and English)

Ability to work under pressure

Education

BSC Engineering Degree (Mechanical/Electrical)

Job description

Procurement Manager, Al Khobar

Job Objectives:

• Lead the department in the procurement of required materials and equipment for company projects at better buying rates than the budgeted prices submitted by the estimation department at tender stage.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Cater for the project materials/equipment’s requirements, as per project technical specifications and industry practice.
• Ensure materials for projects are procured well within budget and delivered on a timely basis to meet work requirements
• Develop, formalize, implement and oversee a procurement system, externally and internally, that ensures efficient flow of work, on-time performance and savings in terms of money and effort – both internally and externally
• Integration with relevant departments (estimation, finance, engineering, operations) to ensure proper flow of data and its effective utilization.
• Review, update and implement a system of managing suppliers, as well as update the current market prices database.
• Review and implement a comprehensive system for follow-up and reporting regarding material submittals, procurement (order) status cost-to complete and any other areas that are identified.
• Assist in implementing a system for standard contracts and commercial conditions.
• Review, update and implant the system of soliciting bids and their subsequent evaluation, negotiation and award, as well as their follow-up, expediting and delivery to site.
• Resolving any procurement related matters along the way. Follow up of variations and claiming for such.
• Review and update the Procurement Policies and procedures.
• Build up a coherent, competent and qualified procurement team in a secure and ethical environment and ensure its continuous efficient performance.
• Review and update of monthly cost to complete report.
• Committed to company HSE requirements and all applicable legislation and contractual requirements affecting the HSE activities at project site and administrative offices.

Qualifications:

• BSC Engineering Degree (Mechanical / Electrical).

Years of Experience:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience.

Person Requirements:

• Strong communication in English and Arabic an advantage, both written and verbal
• Computer literate
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong negotiating skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Experience in Water and Wastewater Industry is a must

This will be a 5 day-a-week head office position with occasional site visits on the weekend, reporting into the Operations Manager.