Procurement Officer

Plastbau Arabia Co. LTD; Dammam; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CIPS certification preferred

Job summary

PSC is seeking to establish its procurement function with a strong focus on vendor qualification and competitive sourcing. The role will involve building a robust register of suppliers and subcontractors, issuing RFQs, and ensuring traceability across selections and terms.

Candidates should have 4–6 years in Saudi construction procurement, familiarity with EIFS/GRC/MEP materials, and a solid ERP/Excel background. Private-sector Saudi labor regulations apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration.
• 4–6 years' proved procurement experience in the Saudi construction sector.
• Familiarity with construction materials and specialized systems (EIFS, GRC, steel, MEP materials) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the approved vendor and subcontractor register: CR, license validity, GOSI/WPS standing, financial capacity, references, and trial-package performance.
• Issue RFQs, prepare commercial comparison sheets, negotiate prices and payment terms, and recommend awards to the COO.
• Issue and administer purchase orders and call-offs against framework rates; expedite deliveries against site need dates.
• Track supplier performance (quality, lead time, reliability, commercial discipline) feeding the quarterly scorecard.
• Coordinate with Storekeeper/Logistics on receiving inspection and with Finance on invoice matching (3-way match).
• Set up procurement registers, PO templates, and ERP procurement records (Stage 1 deliverable).

Skills

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration

Tools

ERP procurement modules

MS Excel

Job description

SAUDIZATION PRIORITY — PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO QUALIFIED SAUDI NATIONALS FOR THIS POSITION, IN LINE WITH PSC POLICY, THE NITAQAT PROGRAM, AND MHRSD LOCALIZATION REGULATIONS.

JOB PURPOSE

Establish PSC's procurement function: qualify vendors and subcontractors, run competitive quotations, issue purchase orders, and track deliveries — with full traceability of who is selected, why, and against what criteria.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain the approved vendor and subcontractor register: CR, license validity, GOSI/WPS standing, financial capacity, references, and trial-package performance.
• Issue RFQs, prepare commercial comparison sheets, negotiate prices and payment terms, and recommend awards to the COO.
• Issue and administer purchase orders and call-offs against framework rates; expedite deliveries against site need dates.
• Track supplier performance (quality, lead time, reliability, commercial discipline) feeding the quarterly scorecard.
• Coordinate with Storekeeper/Logistics on receiving inspection and with Finance on invoice matching (3-way match).
• Set up procurement registers, PO templates, and ERP procurement records (Stage 1 deliverable).

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration.
• 4–6 years' proved procurement experience in the Saudi construction sector.
• Familiarity with construction materials and specialized systems (EIFS, GRC, steel, MEP materials) preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS & REGISTRATIONS

• CIPS certification (any level) preferred.
• Valid KSA driving license preferred.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Negotiation, cost analysis, and supplier relationship management.
• ERP procurement modules and advanced Excel.
• Integrity and full documentation discipline in every transaction.

LANGUAGES

Arabic and English — professional proficiency.

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT TERMS

• Employment contract per the Saudi Labor Law, registered on Qiwa; probation (180 days).
• GOSI registration from commencement; salary paid through the Wage Protection System (WPS/Mudad); working hours, overtime, leave, and end-of-service benefits per the Labor Law and PSC HR policy.
• Competitive package aligned to Saudi construction-market benchmarks for the grade; disclosed to shortlisted candidates by PSC.
• Engineering titles require valid Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration as a condition of employment.