Procurement Specialist

AL-AYUNI Investment and Contracting Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contracting firm is seeking a Procurement Manager for roles based in the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will manage procurement cycles, lead supplier negotiations, and ensure compliance with regulations. The role necessitates strong skills in procurement and supplier management across various industries, including oil and gas. Experience with ERP systems like Odoo is essential. This position offers opportunities for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Procurement experience with supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes including supplier sourcing and contract negotiation.
• Develop procurement strategies to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Negotiate terms and monitor vendor performance.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier evaluation

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Tools

Odoo

Oracle

Job description

Overview

Manage procurement cycles, source suppliers, utilize ERP systems (e.g., Odoo, Oracle), ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain vendor relationships. Role requires strong procurement, contracting, and supplier management skills across industries such as electromechanical, oil and gas, and construction; native Arabic speaker preferred in some postings.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes including supplier sourcing, purchase orders, contract negotiation, and supplier performance evaluation.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, manage category sourcing, and oversee procurement operations to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Negotiate terms, monitor vendor performance, and coordinate with cross-functional teams (logistics, inventory) to support project needs.
• Manage procurement for technical goods and materials, including scheduling, records maintenance, and ensuring quality standards.
• Coordinate with drilling, construction, or infrastructure teams as needed to support large-scale projects; monitor inventory and material delivery.
• Lead and mentor procurement staff where applicable and communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Leverage digital procurement tools and ERP systems to streamline processes and reporting.
• Assist in proposal development, budgeting, and risk assessment related to procurement and contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent experience.
• Procurement experience with supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and vendor management; ISO or other quality standards familiarity is a plus.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills; ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Odoo, Oracle) and procurement software; ability to manage procurement documentation and compliance.
• Location preferences include Dammam/Khobar/Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia; other postings may exist.

Locations

• Dammam/Khobar/Eastern Province - Saudi Arabia
• Riyadh - Saudi Arabia