Procurement Supervisor

ALPLA Group; Dammam; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ALPLA Group is seeking an experienced procurement professional in Saudi Arabia to manage end-to-end sourcing, negotiations and supplier relationships within a manufacturing packaging context.

You will drive cost reductions, maintain supplier records, and ensure timely payments while coordinating with accounts payable and auditing processes. A strong data-driven approach and exposure to international vendors will be valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent.
• 5-8 years of procurement experience required.
• Experience in foreign and local purchasing processes.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia and manufacturing packaging preferred.
• Ability to analyze data to drive cost reductions.

Responsibilities

• Buy materials, parts, supplies and equipment cost-effectively and timely.
• Locate vendors, interview for availability and terms of sale.
• Negotiate prices, terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Ensure on-time payments with accounts payable.
• Report aged payments and close cases.
• Monitor KPIs and reasons for deviations from targets.
• Follow up audits and close open items on time.
• Develop supplier terms and reduce cash purchases.
• Update price matrix monthly and maintain supplier records.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Sourcing

Procurement planning

Cost reduction

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor degree in related field

Job description

Main Responsibilities

What you will enjoy doing

• Buying materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost-effective way; timely manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.
• Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
• Negotiate prices, terms and conditions
• To work with accounts payable department to make sure all suppliers paid on time.
• Report aged payments and follow up to close any case.
• Report the department KPI's and analyse the reasons of any deviation from the target.
• Follow up the action plan for all audits and close all open items on time.
• Work with auditors in professional manner.
• Develop payment terms with suppliers and reduce the cash purchase.
• Update the price matrix on monthly basis
• Ensure Suppliers records up to date.
• Report the supplier evaluation report and keep records in proper way
• Highlight the risk of price increase in any material.
• Highlight the risk of shortage in any material due to supplier issues.
• Implement procurement strategy and policies.
• Make sure all purchase orders comply with company policy.
• Make sure to maintain 3 suppliers for every item impacting the customer supply.
• Resolve discrepancies or issues relating to product quality, delivery or service.
• Conduct annual Supplier Evaluation
• Report all cost saving and keep looking for any saving opportunities.
• Maintain tracking records of all POs and update OMs in regular basis.
• Maintain proper system to track goods & services POs to be delivered on time.
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers

Education/ Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or similar in related field or equivalent.

Experience

• 5-8 years working experience in Procurement.
• Experience in foreign and local purchasing processes.
• Experience in Saudis Arabia.
• Experience in manufacturing industry. Preferably packaging or similar.

Others

• Analyze historical data and forecasts in an effort to institute and promote cost reduction programs.
• Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
• Identify and develop training opportunities.

What you can expect working with us

• Amodern, familiar and international working environment in a stable and continuously growing company
• Be part of a young and dynamic team
• Possibility of working independently in a defined area of responsibilities