Purchasing Officer - ( Saudi nationality)

Pharmaceutical Solutions Industry Ltd "PSI"; Makkah Al Mukarramah, Jeddah; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company in the Makkah Region is seeking a Purchasing Officer responsible for sourcing local packaging materials. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain and 1-3 years of purchasing experience. Responsibilities include preparing purchase plans, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. This role offers an opportunity to develop supplier relationships within the procurement process.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Purchasing.
• Ability to negotiate and handle supplier relationships.
• Experience with procurement best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the purchase plan for local packaging materials.
• Request quotes from suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.
• Negotiate prices and place orders for materials.
• Follow up with vendors to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Knowledge of procurement processes

Education

Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain

Job description

Purchasing Officer

Responsible for buying the best quality of local packaging at the most competitive prices ensuring uninterrupted supply of the required materials at the best quality and prices and communication with the clearing agents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the purchase plan for the local packaging materials under the supervision of Raw & Packaging Material planning Unit Head.
• Use the BOM (bill of materials) in the system in order to procure the weekly and monthly plan needs.
• Requesting quotes from more than three suppliers to ensure that the company obtains optimum quality and competitive prices
• Negotiate the prices and place orders for local packaging materials within the authority.
• Follow up the confirmed delivery date with the vendors.
• Monitor local packaging materials and observes the minimum stock
• Submit the required documents for the custom clearing to the agents and follow the process completion to avoid demurrage and detention.
• Report the shipments status justification for the demurrage & detention.
• Follow up the orders delivery as per order confirmation and receiving.
• Obtain samples/materials specifications for Q.C. evaluation in order to approve new suppliers or new items.
• Coordinate between the local vendors and quality unit to conduct vendor auditing.
• Settle claim in case of delivery shortage or defective.
• Coordinate with the warehouse team to arrange the space for receiving new containers delivery.
• Daily follow up till the materials are out of customs.
• Establish and negotiate the contract terms and conditions with the clearing agents and maintain good supplier relationship.

Education

Bachelor Degree Supply Chain

Experience

1-3 Years of experience in Purchasing