Purchasing Specialist

WIKA Group; Dammam; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life integration

Mobile working

Flexible working hours

Good development opportunities

Employee discounts

Attractive remuneration system

Health initiatives

Job summary

WIKA Group is seeking a qualified purchaser in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to lead sourcing for office supplies and production materials. The ideal candidate will have a BS degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, conducting market analysis, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential, with experience in multinational firms as a bonus.

Benefits include flexible working hours, mobile working options, and an attractive remuneration system.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Saudi Arabia as a purchaser.
• Proven track record of sourcing SS & Inconel flanges/pipes & bars is a plus.
• Experience in multinational companies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing activities for various spend categories.
• Create regular reports for internal and external declarations.
• Work closely with all relevant departments to meet purchase requests.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Vendor management

Cultural sensitivity

Market vendor network

Education

BS degree from a reputable university

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing activities for various spend categories such as office supplies, production raw material supplies and service providers to meet the quantity and quality expectations of the organization.
• Create regular reports for internal and external declarations.
• Work closely with all relevant departments to ensure the best cost-effective and productive option for each purchase request within the agreed timescale.
• Ensure that activities are carried out according to agreed department KPIs and procedures and recorded in required business systems consistently and comprehensively.
• Work closely with key stakeholders in member organizations and corporate functions to implement effective cost reduction strategies.
• Ensure contracting with third-party suppliers in line with business requirements as well as WIKA company values and policies.
• Manage supplier relationships efficiently and in line with the strategy.
• Follow up on market trends, competition strategy and innovations in the assigned categories to ensure the best effective and productive option for WIKA.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and local market rules and regulations.
• Track inventory and restock goods on time when needed.
• Lead projects efficiently and within the defined budget and timing.

Our subsidiary is located in Saudi Arabia Eastern Province (2nd Industrial City Dammam).

Qualifications

• BS degree from a reputable university.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Saudi Arabia as a purchaser.
• Proven track record of sourcing SS & Inconel flanges/pipes & bars is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and a high level of local market vendor network.
• Advanced level of English language skills (written and spoken).
• Ability to work in international teams demonstrating cultural sensitivity and social competence.
• High level of organizational skills to manage both vendor and internal customer relations.
• Knowledge of the list of approved suppliers in Aramco in Saudi, Europe, India & China is a plus.
• Analytical thinking to compare options effectively and good negotiation skills to manage vendor relations.
• Experience in multinational companies is a plus.

Benefits

• Work-life integration.
• Mobile working.
• Flexible working hours.
• Good development opportunities.
• Employee discounts.
• Attractive remuneration system.
• Health initiatives.