Procurement Officer - Saudi National

ZMI Holdings; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing logistics company in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced Procurement Officer to manage the purchasing process. Responsibilities include sourcing and evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of goods. Candidates should possess a diploma in Purchasing Management or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential for success in this role. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our operations and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Purchasing Officer.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices.
• Must be currently working in Saudi.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the purchasing process and evaluate suppliers.
• Negotiate with suppliers and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain purchasing system database.
• Follow up on delivery of orders and ensure criteria are met.

Skills

Project Management Skills

Strong analytical Skills

Strong negotiation and communication skills

Ability to analyze market trends

Education

Diploma in Purchasing Management or Supply Chain Management

Job description

We are looking for Procurement Officer to join our expanding team in Khobar, Saudi Arabia!

As a Procurement Officer for ZMS, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the purchasing process, sourcing and evaluating suppliers, negotiating with them and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. Your role will play a vital part in supporting ZMS’s operations and growth by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase parts, equipment and materials by means of purchase order.
• Applies ZMS suppliers’ selection criteria as outlined in the SHEQMS Purchasing Procedures.
• Identify and recommend suppliers through investigation, researching parts, equipment and materials availability.
• Research and obtain quotations for high-cost items as per the agreed procedure; whilst maintaining price comparisons for consumables.
• Ensure orders are placed with suppliers listed on ZMS Supplier List and ensure that the orders are placed with suppliers that give the most effective service.
• Ensure that all purchases are carried out using the agreed procedures in place.
• Ensure that purchasing system database is fully utilized and maintained.
• Identify critical orders with the requestor and agree on delivery details.
• Follow up delivery of orders and ensure that delivery criteria are met.
• Maintain full communications with Vessels and Fleet Managers regarding critical deliveries/order placement.
• Liaison with accounts regarding ‘overseas orders payments and invoices, ensuring correct coding and receipt of invoices in agreed format
• Ensure monthly accrual report reaches accounts department timeously
• Understanding of job requirements and mastery of skills and techniques to meet them.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn new processes; and takes the lead in own development.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Purchasing Management or Supply Chain Management or any related courses.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Purchasing Officer
• Project Management Skills
• Strong analytical Skills
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to analyze market trends and make informed purchasing decisions
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices
• Must be currently working in Saudi