Purchasing Officer

Al Masaood Energy; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas industry is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage vendor relations and ensure competitive sourcing strategies. The successful candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, a solid educational background, and 2–5 years of relevant experience. This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic environment and contribute to efficient procurement processes.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or sourcing (preferably in oil and gas).
• Experience sourcing from international suppliers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate product quality and research vendors.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain supplier relations.
• Prepare cost analysis and ensure smooth process flow.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Procurement software

Job description

Job Purpose:

Tasks involve evaluating product quality, researching different vendors, and negotiating contracts. Checking requirements and source within International/Local vendors for suppliers that matches those requirements. Follow up with contacts in order to provide accurate reports to higher management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, compare and analyze products to be purchased.
• Maintain accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintain and update supplier information such as delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintain good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Research and evaluate prospective suppliers.
• Prepare cost analysis and reports.
• Responsible to verify payments and to confirm delivery of goods and completion of services.
• Responsible for vendor selection and customer service, establishing baselines for expenditures.
• Manage PO’s requests on ERP and ensure prompt payment and deliveries.
• Ensure smooth process flow within the company, which includes services to internal customers from other departments.
• Other relevant duties as assigned by direct manager.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or sourcing (preferably in oil and gas).
• Experience with ERP systems

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of local and international procurement regulations is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or similar.
• Experience sourcing from international suppliers.
• Working knowledge of procurement software such as Ariba, Coupa, or Jaggaer.