Purchasing Manager

China State Construction Engrg.Corp LTD(KSA); Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement planning, supplier management, and cost control for engineering materials. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in procurement within the KSA, with strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills. Fluency in English and Arabic is required, along with the ability to work independently under tight deadlines. This role offers a key opportunity to enhance supply chain stability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement of engineering building materials in KSA.
• Proficient in English and Arabic.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Formulate annual procurement plans and budgets based on corporate needs.
• Identify qualified suppliers and maintain supplier databases.
• Minimize procurement costs through market research and competitive bidding.
• Align procurement with production and sales departments.
• Draft contracts, monitor fulfillment progress, and resolve disputes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Civil Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

1. Procurement Planning & Process Management
   • Strategy Development: Formulate annual/quarterly procurement plans and budgets based on corporate needs, then implement tasks
   • Process Optimization: Improve procurement systems and standardize procedures for RFQ, price comparison, contract signing, and inspection
   • Risk Management: Develop contingency plans for market fluctuations to ensure supply chain stability;
2. Supplier Management
   • Sourcing & Maintenance: Identify qualified suppliers, maintain supplier databases, and conduct regular on-site evaluations
   • Performance Evaluation: Assess suppliers using scoring systems or predefined criteria to optimize the supplier base
   • Negotiation & Partnership: Lead price negotiations, coordinate delivery schedules and after-sales terms to foster long-term cooperation;
3. Cost Control & Quality Assurance
   • Cost Reduction: Minimize procurement costs through market research, competitive bidding, and fund utilization optimization
   • Quality Supervision: Establish quality standards, conduct sampling inspections, and handle product disputes/returns
   • Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels and collaborate with warehouse teams to prevent overstock/shortages;
4. Cross-Department Coordination & Compliance
   • Internal Collaboration: Align procurement with production/sales departments to meet business objectives
   • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to laws/ethical standards to mitigate legal risks
   • Team Development: Organize training programs and implement performance evaluation mechanisms;
5. Data & Contract Administration
   • Market Analysis: Collect industry pricing trends and technological updates to adjust procurement strategies
   • Contract Execution: Draft contracts, monitor fulfillment progress, and resolve payment/term disputes
   • Data Review: Analyze procurement costs and supplier performance to propose improvements

Note: Responsibilities should be adapted to specific business contexts, prioritizing supply chain stability, cost efficiency, and compliance.

Skills

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in the procurement of engineering building materials in KSA
• Proficient in: English, Arabic
• Skills: Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines