Procurement Officer

Emerson; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Buyer responsible for direct sourcing of materials and managing procurement activities. The role involves ensuring optimal cost savings, liaising with suppliers, and handling import clearance. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 2-3 years of experience, and proficiency in PowerApps and MS Office tools. The company values innovation, collaboration, and offers a supportive work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance plans

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off plans

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of overall experience in a procurement or logistics role.
• Capability to independently handle various tasks and consistently deliver results.
• APICS CPIM Certified or in process, or Level 5 CIPS Diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct sourcing of materials from the approved supply base.
• Manage customs duty exemptions and compliance.
• Initiate RFQs and manage purchase orders.

Skills

PowerApps

Excel Macro

Good communication

Autonomous

Learning Agility

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/IT engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Presentation, Outlook)

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.