Purchasing Engineer

City of Shakopee, MN; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Procurement Specialist to conduct purchasing and manage supplier relationships while ensuring compliance and driving inventory improvements. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2-5 years of relevant experience in the control valve industry. This is a full-time role based in Dammam, offering a competitive benefits package and an environment that fosters growth and innovation.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off

Qualifications

• 2-5 years overall experience in procurement related to the control valve industry.
• Strong knowledge and proven experience in sourcing strategies.
• APICS CPIM Certified or in process / Level 5 CIPS Diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct purchasing and support inventory management goals.
• Manage supplier onboarding and ensure compliance with customs regulations.
• Drive inventory turns improvement while ensuring supply continuity.

Skills

Customer Focus

Action Oriented

Presentation Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

PowerApps

Excel Macro

Job description

Conduct purchasing in support of inventory management goals and activities. Administer proper terms and conditions, ensure compliance to Fisher procedures and trade compliance for new supplier set-up. Ensures PO’s are requested for the factory needs or to the best LT that can be given by supplier if not possible. Communication of periodic performance reports to key suppliers, along with facilitation of regular conference calls.

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 and specifications for control valve components.

Issue and manage Casting, Trims and other parts Purchase Orders promptly via Oracle ERP, ensuring visibility and traceability across the supply chain.

Implement proactive measures for early/late deliveries, including root cause analysis and corrective action plans.

Address supplier technical queries related to castings, and trims. Ensure compliance with Fisher Engineering Standards, ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans), and NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) requirements.

Manage PO execution for external suppliers, intercompany (Inter-Co) transfers, and buyout components. 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.

Communication of periodic performance reports to key suppliers, along with facilitation of regular conference calls.

Driving efficient logistics execution through streamlined communication with forwarders, vendors, and stores.

Manage customs duty exemptions and ensure compliance with customs clearance regulations.

Clear communication of business needs and requests to suppliers, to influence and motivate suppliers to support set objectives. Completion of weekly milestone reviews to supplier and update the system with late deliveries and reschedules.

Review and update planning parameters such as lead times, MOQ, safety stock, and ABC classification. Drive inventory turns improvement while ensuring supply continuity.

Administer supplier onboarding with adherence to Fisher’s trade compliance, NDA, and quality assurance protocols.

Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Operations teams to align sourcing strategies.

Ensure a competitive and technical supply base, to meet quality, delivery, service and cost objectives

Any other duty assigned by the management

Who You Are?

Customer Focus

Action Oriented

Presentation Skills

Skilled at independently handling various tasks and consistently delivering results.

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel,Word,Presentation,Outlook)

For This Role, You Will Need:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering with 2-5 years overall experience.

3+ Years Experience in Procurement related to control valve industry.

Strong knowledge and proven experience.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

APICS CPIM Certified or In process / Level 5 CIPS Diploma.

Skilled in PowerApps, Excel Macro and coding.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 25029685
• Posting Date 12/09/2025, 01:20 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Branch of Emerson Process Management Arabia Company Limited, Dammam, 32234, SA (On-site)