Senior Buyer - Materials & Program

Norconsult Telematics; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Norconsult Telematics in Riyadh is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage sourcing for materials, MEP equipment and services across multiple sites. You will drive PR/PO workflows, supplier qualification and expedited deliveries to meet project milestones.

The role requires 7+ years in sourcing and supplier management, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, and strong SAP/ERP skills. Arabic language proficiency is preferred for local coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
• 7+ years in sourcing, purchasing and supplier management.
• Experience buying construction materials and MEP equipment.
• Experience supporting multi-site rollout programs with multi-location delivery.
• Knowledge of PR/PO workflows, vendor qualification, and delivery/receipt processes.
• Strong negotiation, analysis and expediting skills with ERP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for materials and program requirements, from requisition to PO and delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering, project and site teams to confirm specifications, quantities and required dates.
• Manage the RFI/RFQ process, liaising with stakeholders to ensure requirements are complete, and conduct supplier research and competitive quotation exercises to achieve best value and fit-for-purpose materials.
• Establish framework and call-off agreements for standardised materials and MEP equipment, and coordinate deliveries across multiple sites in parallel.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial and delivery terms with suppliers within delegated procurement authority to secure favourable agreements.
• Prepare, review and administer quotation comparisons, purchase orders and procurement documentation in line with policy.
• Coordinate PR creation, approval follow-up, PO issuance and open-order management through existing systems, and monitor supplier delivery schedules and expediting logs to ensure timely receipt.
• Escalate aged PRs/POs, late deliveries and procurement constraints affecting critical Milestones.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and procurement files for audit and reporting purposes.
• Ensure supplier registration and qualification.
• Liaise with the Legal Department for the review of supplier terms and purchase agreements where required.
• Provide weekly procurement tracking and reporting to the Procurement Unit Lead.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Expediting

Supply chain analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or SCM

Tools

SAP

Job description

Full-time, on an annually renewable contract in Riyadh. Fluent Arabic speakers preferred.

Position Objective:

Manage the time-sensitive sourcing and purchasing of materials, MEP equipment and related services for a multi-site construction and renovation program, ensuring transparent quotation comparisons, efficient PR/PO workflows, confirmed supplier commitments and delivery visibility across all sites.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for materials and program requirements, from requisition to PO and delivery.
• Collaborate with Engineering, project and site teams to confirm specifications, quantities and required dates.
• Manage the RFI/RFQ process, liaising with stakeholders to ensure requirements are complete, and conduct supplier research and competitive quotation exercises to achieve best value and fit-for-purpose materials.
• Establish framework and call-off agreements for standardised materials and MEP equipment, and coordinate deliveries across multiple sites in parallel.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial and delivery terms with suppliers within delegated procurement authority to secure favourable agreements.
• Prepare, review and administer quotation comparisons, purchase orders and procurement documentation in line with policy.
• Coordinate PR creation, approval follow-up, PO issuance and open-order management through existing systems, and monitor supplier delivery schedules and expediting logs to ensure timely receipt.
• Escalate aged PRs/POs, late deliveries and procurement constraints affecting critical Marakez Tahakom milestones.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and procurement files for audit and reporting purposes.
• Ensure supplier registration and qualification.
• Liaise with the Legal Department for the review of supplier terms and purchase agreements where required.
• Provide weekly procurement tracking and reporting to the Procurement Unit Lead.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in sourcing, purchasing and supplier management.
• Experience in buying construction materials, MEP equipment and related project services.
• Experience supporting multi-site or rollout programs with repeat purchasing and multi-location delivery.
• Working knowledge of PR/PO workflows, vendor qualification and delivery/receipt processes.
• Strong capabilities in using SAP or a comparable ERP system, negotiation, analysis and expediting.

Saudi nationals, fluent Arabic speakers and candidates based in KSA are encouraged to apply.