Sourcing Engineer

إيمنسا; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Dhahran Compound, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Sourcing Engineer responsible for identifying and onboarding new suppliers to support on-demand manufacturing operations in the energy sector. The role focuses on developing a robust supplier network, leading supplier engagement activities, and ensuring supplier coverage for projects. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of experience in supplier sourcing and procurement. Strong negotiation skills and an understanding of engineering processes are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in supplier sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in oil & gas, energy, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience with additive manufacturing suppliers is highly desirable.
• CIPS, CPM certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard new suppliers for on-demand manufacturing.
• Lead supplier engagement activities, including NDAs and negotiations.
• Develop supplier pipelines for current and future project demands.
• Map supplier capabilities and maintain an up-to-date supplier database.
• Mitigate supply chain risks by ensuring a diversified supplier base.

Skills

Supplier sourcing

Procurement

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Engineering drawings understanding

Additive manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent

Job description

Purpose of Job

The Sourcing Engineer will be responsible for identifying and onboarding new suppliers to support Immensa’s on-demand manufacturing operations in the energy sector. This role will focus on developing a robust supplier network, ensuring adequate supplier coverage for current and future projects. The Sourcing Engineer will lead supplier engagement activities, including NDAs, commercial negotiations, and strategic partnerships, to align with Immensa’s technical and commercial requirements.

Main Responsibilities

1. Supplier Identification & Onboarding

• Proactively identify and evaluate potential suppliers to expand Immensa’s supplier network for on-demand manufacturing.
• Lead supplier onboarding processes, including due diligence, capability assessments, and documentation reviews.
• Develop supplier pipelines to ensure adequate capacity and coverage for current and future project demands.

2. Supplier Engagement & Commercial Terms

• Initiate and coordinate Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with potential suppliers.
• Lead discussions and negotiations on commercial terms, ensuring alignment with Immensa’s cost, delivery, and quality objectives.
• Support supplier relationship management to foster long-term strategic partnerships.

3. Supplier Network Development

• Map supplier capabilities and maintain an up-to-date supplier database categorized by technology, materials, and capacity.
• Identify gaps in supplier coverage and develop strategies to address them.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, and Procurement) to align sourcing strategies with project requirements.

4. Risk Management

• Mitigate supply chain risks by ensuring diversified supplier base and alternative sourcing options.

5. Continuous Improvement

• Drive initiatives to optimize supplier onboarding processes and reduce time-to-qualification.
• Contribute to the development of sourcing strategies for cost reduction and operational efficiency.
• Promote a collaborative and innovative approach across the supplier network to support Immensa’s vision for digital transformation in the energy sector.

Scope of Authority

• Supplier selection, evaluation and performance monitoring.
• Contacts negotiation

Accountabilities

• Strict adherence to the Company’s HSEQ Standards
• Operate strictly within the Company ISO Framework
• Apply highest level of integrity in company interactions with suppliers and agents.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/industrial/manufacturing engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in supplier sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in oil & gas, energy, or advanced manufacturing industries.
• Experience with additive manufacturing suppliers is highly desirable.
• CIPS, CPM is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and materials used in machining, fabrication, and assembly processes.