Procurement Officer

Confidential Company; Al Khobar, Dammam; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking a Procurement and Logistics Manager in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with purchasing processes, managing supplier relationships, and coordinating logistics efficiently.

The ideal candidate should have a BSc in Engineering or Commerce and possess a CPP certification. Strong communication skills in English, Hindi, and Urdu are essential, with 5 to 10 years of experience in procurement.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in procurement and logistics management.
• Good command of English, Hindi, and Urdu for internal and external communications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with purchasing processes and ethics.
• Manage procurement needs with stakeholders effectively.
• Prepare price comparisons and evaluate supplier bids.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier negotiation

Cost estimation

Inventory management

Communication

Education

BSc in Engineering or Commerce

Professional Purchase Certification (CPP)

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ethics and formal process of purchasing activities as per purchase procedure materials, subcontract, services as required.
• Process review purchase requisitions and orders within purchasing authority.
• Ensure timely processing of PR/POs.
• Expedite delivery and ensure materials/services are delivered to site as scheduled without fail.
• Invite, assess, and award recommended supplier tenders, bids, quotations, and proposals.
• Establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions and maintain supplier relationships.
• Prepare price comparison sheets, evaluate offers, and obtain approvals from management.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders and departments to determine procurement needs, quality and delivery requirements.
• Maintain, evaluate and update the list of suppliers with their qualifications, delivery times, spend management, and potential future development.
• Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, submit purchase reports, trackers, schedules, and KPIs as required.
• Make professional decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Review and analyze all vendors, suppliers, supply and price options; resolve payment issues, disputes with suppliers or material defects.
• Develop plans for purchasing equipment, rentals, services and supplies.
• Negotiate with suppliers and sub‑contractors for best prices, payment terms, quality and secure best deal.
• Expose to global sourcing and effective procurement across various cultures.
• Create and maintain inventory of all incoming and current supplies.
• Proactively work with team members and Procurement Manager to complete duties as needed.
• Assist in development of specifications for equipment, materials and services to be purchased.
• Administer contract performance including delivery, receipt, warranty, damages, insurance.
• Reconcile or resolve value discrepancies.
• Comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards and best practice.
• Address staffing resource needs; train and supervise purchasing staff and clerks.
• Understand warehousing procedures and inventory computer systems.
• Create shipping and delivery documentation, routes and schedules.
• Supply chain management and logistic support: tracking all international and local inbound and outbound shipments, exports and imports.
• Understand safety and security processes and procedures.
• Other purchase logistic related scope as required.

Qualifications

• BSc in any discipline, preferably engineering or commerce.
• Professional Purchase Certification: CPP or equivalent (Preferred).
• Experience: 5 to 10 years.
• Language: Good command of English (written and spoken). Also Hindi & Urdu.
• Internal communication: Branch Manager, Finance Manager.
• External communication: Suppliers & Vendors.

Accountability and Dimensions

He shall be accountable for the effective management of procurement & Logistics and facilities of Keller pertaining to HSE.