Senior Procurement Coordinator

IHCC; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Procurement Specialist to oversee the procurement planning, supplier management, and compliance oversight. Responsibilities include conducting market analysis, developing tender documents, and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate should have strong negotiation skills and the ability to maintain effective supplier relationships to ensure value for money outcomes. This role is essential for enhancing business operations and maintaining compliance with procurement policies.

Responsibilities

• Undertake business needs assessment, supply market analysis and commercial risk assessment for procurement planning.
• Provide technical and management support with the development of tender documents.
• Liaise with finance to manage inventory operations and track delivery of procurement.
• Maintain communication with suppliers regarding orders and delivery issues.
• Review procurement records for compliance and necessary documentation.

Job description

• Undertake business needs assessment, supply market analysis and commercial risk assessment to inform procurement planning and sourcing decisions.
• Provide technical and management support with the development of tender related documents referring to World Fish procurement policies and procedures.
• Liaise with the asset manager and core finance team to manage inventory operations and track inbound delivery of procurement.
• Maintaining continuous communication with suppliers including order confirmation, following‐up on deliveries and communicating delivery, quality and shelf‐life problems with the suppliers as they arise.
• Review field office procurement records to ensure compliance, maintain appropriate purchase documentation and obtain the necessary approvals.
• Develop and administer contract management plans, negotiate changes and modifications, supplier performance management and compliance requirements through effective supplier relationships to enhance business outcomes.
• Plan and lead contract negotiations in the establishment and review of supply arrangements to deliver value for money procurement outcomes.
• Provide audit trail for probity audit and procurement processes, decisions and contractual arrangements.
• Develop and/or assist in developing procurement policies, procedures and guidance documents.