Purchasing Officer

SAUDI ARABIAN RESOURCES COMPANY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialized procurement exposure

Travel to exploration sites

Job summary

SAUDI ARABIAN RESOURCES COMPANY is seeking a Purchasing Officer to manage end-to-end procurement activities for mining and industrial operations in the Riyadh region.

The role requires coordinating supplier sourcing, import processes, and contract administration to optimize cash flow and lead times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or engineering.
• Minimum 3 years procurement experience in mining/industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of Saudi Customs procedures for industrial/hazardous materials.
• ERP proficiency for PO processing, inventory, and spend reporting.
• Fluency in English and Arabic for negotiations and regulatory docs.
• Valid driving license and occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Execution: verify budget and technical specs before issuing POs.
• Supplier Sourcing: identify and evaluate suppliers for lab and refinery consumables.
• Import Coordination: coordinate with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Cost Control: track price variances and consolidate to leverage discounts.
• Inventory Support: reconcile inventory counts with PO receipts monthly.
• Compliance Management: ensure suppliers meet labor and environmental regs for onsite work.
• Documentation Control: maintain digital archive for audits.
• Vendor Performance: monitor delivery timelines and quality to minimize downtime.
• Reporting: prepare monthly procurement reports on spend and outstanding orders.
• Contract Administration: negotiate payment terms and delivery schedules to optimize cash flow.

Skills

Procurement

ERP systems

Contract law

Budgeting

Vendor management

Bilingual English/Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Business Administration / Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Purchasing Officer will be responsible for the following key areas

• Procurement Execution The role processes purchase requisitions by verifying budget availability and technical specifications before issuing purchase orders in the ERP system
• Supplier Sourcing This position identifies and evaluates suppliers for laboratory and refining consumables to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards
• Import Coordination The officer coordinates with freight forwarders and customs brokers to ensure accurate clearance of imported goods through Saudi Customs
• Cost Control The role tracks price variances against budgeted costs and identifies opportunities for consolidation to leverage volume discounts
• Inventory Support This position collaborates with the Warehouse Manager to reconcile physical inventory counts with purchase order receipts monthly
• Compliance Management The officer ensures all suppliers adhere to Saudi labor laws and environmental regulations where onsite service delivery is required
• Documentation Control The role maintains a complete digital archive of procurement documents to support internal and external audit reviews
• Vendor Performance This position monitors supplier delivery timelines and quality standards to minimize production downtime in refining operations
• Reporting The officer prepares monthly procurement reports detailing spend analysis and outstanding orders for management review
• Contract Administration The role negotiates payment terms and delivery schedules with vendors to optimize cash flow and reduce lead times

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum of three years of experience in procurement within the mining industrial manufacturing or laboratory services sector
• Demonstrated knowledge of Saudi Customs procedures and import regulations for industrial and hazardous materials
• Proficiency in ERP systems for purchase order processing inventory management and spend reporting
• Strong understanding of contract law principles and commercial terms relevant to supply agreements in Saudi Arabia
• Ability to interpret technical specifications for laboratory equipment and refining plant components
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required to negotiate with local vendors and review regulatory documentation
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel occasionally to exploration sites or ports for inspection purposes

Preferred Nice-to-have

• Experience in purchasing for precious metals refining or ISO 17025 accredited laboratory environments
• Familiarity with LBMA Good Delivery standards and supply chain due diligence requirements
• Previous exposure to SAP or Oracle procurement modules in an industrial setting
• Knowledge of local content regulations and In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) reporting requirements
• CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply or equivalent certification.