Procurement Officer

Emerson Group; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Buyer who will be responsible for sourcing materials, managing import clearance, and ensuring compliance with procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Office and skills in PowerApps and Excel Macro are required. The role offers a supportive culture, prioritizing career development and employee well-being through competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Medical insurance plans

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off plans

Qualifications

• 2-3 years overall experience required.
• Must be skilled at independently handling various tasks.
• Proficiency in handling customs compliance.

Responsibilities

• Directly source materials from approved supply base.
• Manage purchasing engineer duties ensuring delivery aligns with operational strategy.
• Handle import shipments and customs clearance activities.

Skills

Action Oriented

Good communications

Autonomous

Learning Agility

Collaborates

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial / Mechanical / IT engineering

Tools

PowerApps

Excel Macro

MS Office (Excel, Word, Presentation, Outlook)

Job description

Job Description

Buyer

Job Summary :

The Buyer is responsible for the direct sourcing of materials from the approved supply base. The purchasing engineer is responsible for ensuring that all materials are acquired and delivered to the factory in accordance with the operational strategy, thereby optimizing cost savings, and service levels. Buyer will be responsible for import clearance and Duty Exemption. Furthermore, Buyer serves as the liaison between the manufacturing facility and the supplier, advocating for the facility's operational requirements and strategic interests.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be :

Quality

• Applies procedures which are described in QA Manual.
• Makes sure, final product is fully in line with write up, prior to completion.

Procurement :

• Initiate RFQs in accordance with global sourcing strategies and Approved Vendor List, ensuring alignment with project BOMs.
• Issue and manage Purchase Orders promptly via Oracle ERP, ensuring visibility and traceability across the supply chain.
• Maintain accurate delivery dates and reschedule lines in Oracle based on supplier feedback and factory needs.
• Reconcile monthly Supplier SOAs to ensure timely payments. Collaborate with Finance to resolve invoice mismatches, GRN (Goods Receipt Note) issues, and pending invoice postings.
• Completion of weekly milestone reviews to supplier and update the system with late deliveries and reschedules.
• Support the automation projects for the department through digital tools (PowerApps)
• Any other duty assigned by the management

Logistics :

• Manage customs duty exemptions and ensure compliance with customs clearance regulations.
• Handle import shipments and all clearance activities.
• Ensure adherence to local & international Emerson Trade compliance procedures in connection with all transactions and business practice

Who You Are?

• Action Oriented
• Good communications
• Autonomous
• Learning Agility
• Collaborates
• You achieve gained trust and support of others.

For This Role, You Will Need :

• Bachelor's degree Industrial / Mechanical / IT engineering with 2-3 years overall experience.
• Skilled in PowerApps, Excel Macro and coding.
• Skilled at independently handling various tasks and consistently delivering results.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel,Word,Presentation,Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart :

• APICS CPIM Certified or In process / Level 5 CIPS Diploma.

Our Culture & Commitment to You!

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide, medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.