Specialist, Purchasing

alfanar; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a procurement specialist to manage sourcing and acquisition of goods and services. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of experience in procurement, particularly with SAP systems. Responsibilities include supplier evaluation, negotiation, and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining quality standards. This role offers an opportunity to contribute effectively within a proactive and empowering environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to handle procurement processes, including PR, PO, and invoices.
• Skilled in problem-solving and delivering quality results.

Responsibilities

• Follow procurement processes for sourcing and acquiring goods.
• Manage vendor relationships and contribute to supply chain operations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Knowledge in Mechanical and Electrical items

Experience with SAP or ERP systems

Good communication and coordination skills

General knowledge for supply and maintenance for heavy equipment

Education

Bachelor Degree in any relevant field

Job description

Job Purpose

Follow procurement process by sourcing and acquiring goods and services. Evaluating suppliers, negotiating prices, and ensuring timely delivery while adhering to budgetary constraints and quality standards. Work closely with internal teams to meet their needs, manage vendor relationships, and contribute to efficient supply chain operations.

Key Accountability Areas

• Knowledge in Mechanical and Electrical items related to maintenance and factory requirement.
• Knowledge in Electrical and Electronic Parts and Materials.
• General tools and equipment (new supply and repair).
• General Plumbing Materials (Maintenance and Factory use).
• Casting and Fabrication of Mechanical items and other related work from Maintenance and production.

• General knowledge for supply and maintenance for (Machinery and Heavy Equipment) such as: Chiller, Boiler, and other related machinery.
• General knowledge in CNC parts and maintenance.
• Knowledge in laboratory equipment and calibration for Construction, Maintenance QC and Production tools and equipment.
• Office and Furniture supply for office and site project.
• General consumable items for maintenance and production requirement.
• Responsible to handle his task independently with accurate planning and scheduling his work for day-to-day activity.
• Capable to handle the problem with recommendation solution for any issues related to work.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Have good experience and knowledge handling the general task, for maintenance department.
• Have good knowledge and experience for SAP systems or ERP system.
• Knowledge of procurement processes (PR, PO, invoices).

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job
• To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and elevate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Any relevant field

Work Experience

2 to 5 Years
5 to 10 Years

Technical / Functional Competencies

Purchasing Agreements
Purchasing Benchmarking
Purchasing Procedures
Purchasing Reporting

Profile description

Alfanar is a Saudi company with an international presence, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and trading of a wide variety of low, medium, and high voltage electrical products, in addition to its portfolio of conventional and renewable energy solutions, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital solutions.

The hub of alfanar’s manufacturing operations is Medinet alfanar Alsinaiya, a 700,000 square-meter complex located in Riyadh. The complex houses an array of ultra-modern manufacturing facilities and laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and staffed with highly skilled professionals.

Alfanar derives its success from its commitment to providing the highest quality standards to its customers, and the continuous development of its human capital, who alfanar considers its most valuable asset. With this in mind, alfanar promotes a proactive work environment where its employees are always valued, nurtured, and empowered to fuel their pride in being part of alfanar.

For more information about alfanar, please visit alfanar.com