Procurement Officer

Al Jomaih Energy and Water; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,880 - 379,440; Full time

Job summary

Al Jomaih Energy and Water is seeking an experienced procurement professional in Saudi Arabia to drive end-to-end procurement activities, from supplier selection and negotiations to OA management and logistics coordination.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement or related fields, with strong knowledge of SAP and contract law. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and design teams to ensure timely, compliant supply of materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Business Management or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in Procurement, Technical, Engineering, Commercial or Project environment.
• Knowledge of commercial purchasing procedures and practice, including negotiation and contract law.
• Familiarity with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Saudi procurement regulations, contract law, industry standards, and HSSE requirements.
• Contribute to budget, cost control, and expense tracking.
• Support audits with accurate documentation of procurement activities.
• Promote ethical procurement, transparency, and avoidance of conflicts of interest.
• Prepare inquiries and purchase orders aligned with manufacturing schedules (ERP-driven).
• Lead supplier negotiations for competitive pricing, delivery, and terms.
• Manage supplier qualification audits and continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop procurement strategies and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Maintain ERP data integrity and communicate schedule-impacting exceptions.
• Document bid evaluations and sole source justifications.
• Mitigate delivery risk through supplier and stakeholder collaboration; drive resolution.
• Facilitate escalated supplier issue resolution with technical/operations teams.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Design departments.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP systems

Audit/documentation

Logistics coordination

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle/SAP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Embody core values of Safety, People, Technology, Innovation, and Sustainability by ensuring full compliance with Saudi procurement regulations, relevant contract law, industry standards, and HSSE requirements.
• Contribute to budget preparation, cost control, and expense tracking, ensuring transparency and value for money.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring accurate documentation and record-keeping of procurement activities.
• Promote ethical procurement practices, ensuring transparency, fairness, and avoidance of conflicts of interest in all dealings.
• Prepare and issue inquiries and purchase orders according to the manufacturing schedule (ERP-driven) and requisition-driven on long lead items.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to obtain globally competitive pricing, delivery, and contract terms.
• Lead and manage supplier qualification audits and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in the development of procurement strategies and budgets.
• Maintain ERP data integrity and communicate exceptions that may impact the production schedule.
• Document bid tab evaluations and sole source justifications.
• Engage with suppliers and stakeholders to mitigate delivery risk, including: driving urgency to resolution and effective communication.
• Lead timely resolution of escalated supplier issues by facilitating meetings with technical/operations teams.
• Liaise frequently with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Design departments.
• Track and manage supplier quality and performance metrics.
• Maintain commercial interfaces with suppliers.
• Manage warranty claims, back-charges, and liquidated damages.
• Identify, assess, and plan for supply chain risks (sole-sourced materials, long lead times, etc.).
• Participate in the new product development process and consult as a subject matter expert regarding commodities, costs, lead times, and risks.
• Monitor, communicate, and respond to changing market conditions and business drivers to maximize leverage and minimize risk.
• Logistics Management: coordinate end-to-end logistics activities including transportation, customs clearance, and delivery scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and local authority requirements (e.g., ZATCA, SFDA, SASO).
• Manage and track inbound/outbound shipments to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment to project sites.
• Collaborate with suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders to resolve delivery delays or discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate logistics documentation including Bill of Lading (BOL), Packing Lists, and Certificates of Origin.
• Optimize logistics costs through vendor negotiation, consolidation, and route planning.
• Ensure that if there is any exemption to be listed, tracked, and shared with finance team for claiming.
• Outline Agreement Management:
  • Develop, negotiate, and manage long-term Outline Agreements (OAs) with strategic suppliers.
  • Monitor OA performance, pricing structures, and contract validity to ensure business continuity.
  • Work with the Procurement Committee (PC) to align OAs with approved procurement policies and frameworks.
  • Ensure all Outline Agreements are linked properly in the ERP system (e.g., Oracle/SAP) for smooth PR‑to‑PO processing.
  • Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews and update OA terms accordingly.
  • Maintain an OA tracker to monitor expiration dates, contract utilization, and renewal requirements.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
  • Prepare periodic reports on logistics costs, supplier performance, and OA utilization rates.
  • Identify process optimization opportunities within logistics and contracting workflows.
  • Support localization initiatives in line with Vision 2030 and Local Content targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher, in Engineering or Business Management or equivalent job experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in Procurement, Technical, Engineering, Commercial or Project environment.
• Knowledge of commercial purchasing procedures and practice, including aspects of negotiation and contract law.
• Familiarity with SAP.