Procurement Officer

Syarah; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Purchasing Officer to oversee vehicle purchases. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in purchasing vehicles, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Arabic and English. Key responsibilities include coordinating inspections and negotiating fair purchase prices. This role is essential for ensuring competitive pricing and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing vehicles, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and respond to incoming requests from customers wishing to sell their vehicles.
• Coordinate with the inspection team to schedule vehicle inspections.
• Negotiate with customers to agree on purchase prices.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service

Market analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Automotive valuation tools

Job description

Overview

Syarah is on a mission to change how people buy their cars in Saudi and the Middle East. We offer buyers an end-to-end digital car buying experience where they can buy their next car from the comfort of their living rooms. Under the hood, we build systems to manage sourcing of cars, inspection, photography, merchandising, reconditioning, financing, insurance, shipping and many more. Our goal is to turn car buying into an experience of delight, comfort and peace of mind.

We are on the lookout for ambitious, competitive, growth-minded professionals to help us continue to harness technology to delight our customers and achieve our ambitious growth objectives in the auto sector.

All Syarah employees are expected to work in accordance with Syarah core values : Tolerance, Transparency, Respect, Integrity and Positivity.

we are seeking a Purchasing Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in purchasing vehicles from individuals, ensuring competitive pricing and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and respond to incoming requests from customers wishing to sell their vehicles.
• Coordinate with the inspection team to schedule and conduct vehicle inspections at the customer's location.
• Assess vehicle condition, market value, and negotiation parameters to determine purchasing price.
• Negotiate with customers to agree on fair and competitive purchase prices.
• Ensure all necessary documentation and paperwork related to vehicle purchase transactions are completed accurately and promptly.
• Maintain a database of purchased vehicles, including relevant details and transaction history.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to optimize purchasing strategies.
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure seamless integration of purchased vehicles into inventory.
• Uphold company policies and procedures, including compliance with legal requirements and ethical standards.
• Provide regular reports and updates to management regarding purchasing activities and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing vehicles, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to make informed purchasing decisions based on market analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with customers and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in documentation and transaction processing.
• Familiarity with automotive valuation tools and market dynamics.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
• Saudi nationality preferred.

Benefits

• 3 سنوات في شراء السيارات، ويفضل في صناعة السيارات.