Procurement Specialist - Riyadh

Talent 360; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

OMQ is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage daily purchasing, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure timely supply for events. You will handle quotations, purchase orders, and contract compliance while supporting cost reduction without compromising quality.

The role requires 2–3 years in procurement, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and proficiency with ERP systems such as Odoo. Work will be conducted in office and outdoor environments to support event execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of procurement experience, preferably in events.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure optimal value.
• Solid understanding of supply chain fundamentals, contracts, and material specs.
• Knowledge of purchasing costs, payment terms, and pricing methods.
• Ability to analyze quotations and evaluate suppliers based on quality and compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Odoo).

Responsibilities

• Review event requirements with production, creative, and operations teams to identify needed materials and equipment.
• Source suppliers based on quality, availability, and cost, and obtain competitive quotations.
• Generate purchase orders, obtain necessary approvals, and ensure on-time delivery per event timeline.
• Verify contract compliance with budget and terms prior to signing.
• Analyze quotations and recommend the most optimal choice.
• Supervise logistics to ensure delivery aligns with event schedule and specs.
• Address delays or supply issues promptly to avoid disruption.
• Build and maintain a supplier database with ratings and categories.
• Prepare periodic procurement performance reports and propose improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Supply chain fundamentals

Quotation analysis

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Odoo

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

At OMQ, the Procurement Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring the availability of all required materials and supplies for event execution — at competitive prices, high quality, and timely delivery. The role is responsible for executing daily purchasing operations, negotiating with suppliers, managing quotations, following up on purchase orders, and ensuring timely supply aligned with quality standards and required specifications. The specialist also contributes to enhancing the procurement cycle's efficiency and improving supply chain performance in support of OMQ’s objective to reduce costs without compromising the quality of event preparations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review event requirements with the production, creative, and operations teams to identify needed materials and equipment.
• Source suitable suppliers based on quality, availability, and cost, and obtain competitive quotations.
• Generate purchase orders, follow up on necessary approvals, and ensure orders are delivered on schedule as per the event timeline.
• Verify contract and purchase compliance with budget allocations and agreed terms prior to signing.
• Analyze quotations based on quality, price, payment terms, and delivery timeline, and recommend the most optimal choice.
• Supervise the Logistics Coordinator to ensure delivery timelines align with the overall event schedule and materials meet approved specifications.
• Address any delays or supply issues promptly without disrupting event execution.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive supplier database, categorized by supplier rating, material types, quality, and priority, with continuous updates.
• Prepare periodic reports on procurement performance indicators and propose improvements to the procurement cycle.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the events industry.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure optimal value.
• Solid understanding of supply chain fundamentals, contracts, and material technical specifications.
• Good knowledge of purchasing costs, payment terms, and pricing methods.
• Ability to analyze quotations and evaluate suppliers based on quality and compliance criteria.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (such as Odoo).

Work Environment

Work Condition: Office and Outdoor activities