Procurement Manager - Aluminum

NADIA; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NADIA in Jeddah seeks an experienced Procurement Manager - Aluminum to source, negotiate and purchase aluminum raw materials, sheets, coils, and extrusion products for manufacturing and project operations. You will ensure cost-effective procurement, supplier performance, quality compliance, and uninterrupted material availability.

The role requires deep knowledge of aluminum markets, end-to-end procurement cycles (RFQs, tenders, POs), and strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 7-10+ years of procurement experience in metals/manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of aluminum products and international sourcing.
• Proven contract negotiations and vendor management.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for aluminum products.
• Source and evaluate local and international suppliers and distributors.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms to optimize costs.
• Manage RFQs, tenders, PO processes, and supplier agreements.
• Monitor market trends and supply chain risks for mitigation.
• Coordinate with production and engineering teams to forecast material needs.

Skills

Sourcing & Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

Cost Optimization

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

The Procurement Manager - Aluminum is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing aluminum raw materials, profiles, sheets, coils, extrusion products, and related services required for manufacturing and project operations. The role ensures cost-effective procurement, supplier performance management, quality compliance, and uninterrupted material availability while achieving company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for aluminum products and related materials.
• Source and evaluate local and international suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and delivery schedules to optimize procurement costs.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement cycle, including RFQs, tenders, purchase orders, and supplier agreements.
• Monitor aluminum market trends, commodity pricing, supply chain risks, and market fluctuations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and industry standards.
• Coordinate with production, operations, engineering, and project teams to forecast material requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of materials.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations focusing on quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement value-engineering initiatives.
• Prepare procurement reports, budgets, and KPI analyses for management review.
• Resolve supply chain disruptions and procurement-related issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7-10+ years of procurement experience, preferably within the aluminum, metal manufacturing, extrusion, façade, construction, or industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of aluminum products, suppliers, pricing structures, and international sourcing.
• Proven experience in contract negotiations and vendor management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.