Procurement Officer

El Seif; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Riyadh is looking for a Procurement Officer to provide essential support to P&M Engineers. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business administration and a strong understanding of procurement processes within the construction industry. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and should be fluent in both English and Arabic. Full-time position includes standard benefits like healthcare, annual leave, along with performance bonuses and training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Public holidays

Healthcare coverage

Performance bonus

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of the construction industry and procurement roles.
• 2 years of experience in procurement in a similar operation.
• Fluent in English; preferable to speak Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate support to P&M Engineers.
• Interface with suppliers for non-technical purchases.
• Handle the processing of POs and communication with suppliers.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Vendor evaluation

Education

Bachelor's in business administration or Diploma in a related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Building the Future - One Project at a Time!

At El Seif, we embrace and embody our core values of excellence, integrity, and innovation in every aspect of our work from meticulous planning to expert construction, we consistently uphold the highest standards of excellence, ensuring that our projects are delivered with precision and attention to detail. With half a century of diverse experiences across a wide range of industries, ranging from public infrastructure to military and defense applications, we have honed our expertise and gained indispensable insights that enable us to tackle complex challenges and maintain our standard of delivering exceptional results. Our forward-thinking approach sets us apart as a trusted partner in the construction industry. By continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation, we strive to pioneer the future of construction, creating sustainable and impactful solutions that leave a lasting legacy.

Excellence, Integrity and, Innovation - every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate support to P&M Engineers and Senior Procurement Officers to optimize their time.
• Interface with suppliers on behalf of P&M Engineers (e.g. to receive quotations, to conduct preliminary negotiations, etc.) for non-technical purchases, i.e. which do not require engineering know-how.
• Handle the processing of POs, and the communication of authorized POs to suppliers.
• Follow up with suppliers for the delivery of placed orders.
• Maintain procurement files and records.
• Visit supplier premises for obtaining information, samples, etc. as needed.
• Assist in reporting on procurement activities.
• Report to and support the Senior Procurement Officer on all matter of nonpermanent material purchasing.
• Interface with key suppliers.
• Work with the Operations on all matters relating to purchasing and logistics.
• Liaise with Finance to monitor payments to vendors.
• Interact on a daily basis with all direct reports for operational and other business related matters / issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in business administration or Diploma in a related field relevant technical certificate.
• Excellent knowledge of the construction industry; ideally, has held a procurement role within a construction company.
• 2 years' experience in procurement in a comparable sized operation to ESEC.
• Experience in the Middle East is a strong plus.
• Proficient in MS office Suites.
• Fluent in English and preferably Arabic language.

Competencies :

• Knowledge in Strategic sourcing.
• Proficient in supplier relationship management.
• Knowledge in QA / QC management.
• Proficient in negotiation.
• Proficient in vendor evaluation.

Additional Info

This is a Full-time job offering standard benefits such as paid annual leave, public holidays, living allowances, healthcare coverage, and end of service benefits. We also offer discretionary benefits such as a performance bonus and merit increase along with training and development opportunities if eligible.