SR.ENGINEER, PROCUREMENT

alfanar Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a skilled procurement specialist to enhance their supply chain operations. This role involves executing procurement activities, developing suppliers, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical or mechanical engineering, coupled with extensive experience in negotiation and project management. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation in the construction and manufacturing sectors, where your contributions will drive significant improvements in operational efficiency and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in procurement and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities including sourcing and supplier development.
• Negotiate purchase conditions and manage purchase requests effectively.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Creativity

Well Organized

Work under pressure

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Requisition ID: 12905

City: C. Supply Chain

Group overview:

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers, and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

Alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, Electromechanical, and Civil Engineering Construction
• Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products
• Allied Engineering Services

Main Divisions:

• Alfanar Electric
• Alfanar Construction
• Alfanar Building Systems

Alfanar Electric

Alfanar Electric is the industrial arm of Alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium, and high voltage electrical construction products.

It operates industries in:

• Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
• Dubai, UAE
• London, UK

Alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

Industrial Complex, Riyadh

The center of Alfanar’s industrial activities is the Alfanar Industrial Complex in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.

Spread across 700,000 square meters, it houses Alfanar’s facilities, including a data and communication center and a commercial zone.

Job Purpose

Execute procurement activities including sourcing, contracting, and supplier development, as well as purchasing requested materials, services, assets, MRO, and general procurement with the right specifications, price, quality, and delivery time from the right source.

Key Accountability Areas

• Develop suppliers to meet objectives related to cost saving, delivery performance, and material quality.
• Execute sourcing and contracting plans based on AED sourcing strategy.
• Perform regular supplier performance evaluations and establish supplier development plans.
• Maximize contracted items within scope with the best approved suppliers to secure prices, delivery, payment terms, and quality, while saving cycle time.
• Ensure compliance with commercial, legal, and contractual standards.
• Understand detailed requirements for each purchase request and coordinate with relevant teams.
• Manage purchase requests through RFx processes from approved suppliers.
• Negotiate purchase conditions considering specifications, delivery time, and costs.
• Initiate alternative material specifications based on market availability.
• Compare quotations considering commercial and delivery terms.
• Select suppliers and issue purchase orders based on criteria.
• Ensure purchase orders include all necessary documentation.
• Follow approval processes and send orders to suppliers.
• Monitor delivery schedules and manage order closure and payments.
• Contribute to procurement activities with coordination from commodity heads.
• Maintain and update vendor master information.
• Manage non-conformity processes for rejected materials and lead corrective actions.
• Visit and evaluate suppliers for prequalification and development.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Train and lead subordinates, delegate tasks, and ensure fair workload distribution.

Delivery:

• Perform activities to meet operational and development targets on schedule.

Problem-Solving:

• Resolve operational issues and escalate complex problems.

Quality:

• Ensure quality standards in products and processes.

Business Process Improvement:

• Coordinate system and policy improvements, seek automation opportunities.

Compliance:

• Adhere to policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Health & Safety:

• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental procedures are followed.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

Work Experience

5 to 10 years.

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Work under pressure
• Negotiation
• Project Management
• MS Office
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Well Organized
• Communication
• Creativity
• Initiative
• Analytical Thinking