Senior Technical Sourcing ( Recruitment )

JAL International Co. Ltd.; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist to lead the sourcing for engineering positions. This role requires 6–12 years of experience in technical recruitment and a strong understanding of SMP practices. Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, candidate screening, and performance reporting. Strong communication skills in Arabic and English are essential. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6–12 years of experience in technical recruitment/sourcing.
• Strong knowledge of SMP and hiring practices.
• Ability to manage high-volume and urgent requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end sourcing for technical roles.
• Conduct initial technical screenings based on client JD.
• Prepare sourcing dashboards and track KPIs.

Skills

Technical recruitment

Communication skills

Sourcing techniques

Market mapping

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist ( Recruitment )

Department: Recruitment / HR

Location: Dammam (or as assigned)

Role Purpose

Lead and manage end-to-end sourcing for technical and engineering positions across major clients. Ensure high-quality talent pipelines, rapid sourcing turnaround, and full alignment with client requirements and Project/SMP needs.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Sourcing & Market Research

• Develop sourcing strategies for niche technical roles (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, QC, Safety, Project Controls, Technicians, etc.).
• Use advanced search techniques (Boolean, LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals).
• Conduct market mapping for specialized roles and emerging skills.
• Maintain updated talent pools for urgent replacements and mobilization needs.

Candidate Screening & Assessment

• Perform initial technical screening based on client JD, SMP criteria, and compliance.
• Review CVs for accuracy, qualifications, and client-specific requirements (Aramco/SABIC approvals, certificates, years of experience).
• Conduct phone screening and evaluate availability, notice period, and salary fit.

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with internal hiring managers and project teams to understand requirements.
• Prepare shortlisted CV packs and present qualified candidates.
• Coordinate technical interviews with clients or internal teams.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure completeness of candidate documents (passport, certificates, GOSI, Qiwa, approvals).
• Follow JAL recruitment processes, trackers, and reporting formats.
• Ensure all sourcing records are updated in trackers and shared folders.

Performance Reporting

• Prepare weekly sourcing dashboards and pipeline status.
• Highlight shortages, bottlenecks, and provide sourcing solutions.
• Track KPIs: CV submission speed, interview success rate, time-to-source.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 6–12 years of experience in technical recruitment/sourcing.
• Strong knowledge of SMP, hiring practices.
• Strong communication skills (Arabic/English).
• Advanced Boolean and sourcing techniques.
• Ability to manage high-volume and urgent requirements.