Senior Procurement Engineer

Alfanar Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical and energy solutions firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Procurement Specialist. This role involves executing procurement activities, managing supplier performance, and ensuring compliance in purchasing transactions. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and have 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in negotiation and project management are essential. The firm emphasizes quality and continuous development in its operations.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience in supplier development and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Execute procurement activities for materials and services.
• Develop suppliers to improve cost savings and performance.
• Oversee negotiation and compliance in purchasing transactions.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Time Management

Creativity

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Execute the main procurement activities including Sourcing, contracting and supplier developments in addition to Purchasing requested materials, Services, Assets, MRO and General Purchasing with right specifications, price, quality, and delivery time / right location from right source

Key Accountability Areas

Job description

Job Purpose

Execute the main procurement activities including Sourcing, contracting and supplier developments in addition to Purchasing requested materials, Services, Assets, MRO and General Purchasing with right specifications, price, quality, and delivery time / right location from right source

Supplier Development and Performance Management

• Develop suppliers to meet objectives related to cost savings, delivery performance, and materials quality.
• Perform regular supplier performance evaluations to establish development plans.
• Visit suppliers for prequalification, evaluation, development, and strengthening business partnerships.

Sourcing and Contracting

• Execute sourcing and contracting plans based on the AED sourcing strategy.
• Maximize the number of contracted items with approved suppliers to secure prices, delivery, payment terms, quality, and reduce purchasing cycle time.
• Ensure commercial, legal, and contractual compliance in all procurement transactions.

Procurement Execution and Coordination

• Understand detailed requirements for each purchase request and align with requesters or related BU technical teams.
• Manage the execution of purchase requests by processing RFx (RFQ, RFI, etc.) from the approved/qualified supplier list.
• Negotiate for the best purchase conditions, considering specifications, delivery time, and cost elements.

Supplier Selection and Purchase Order Management

• Compare quotations based on approved comparison forms, considering commercial and delivery terms.
• Identify selected suppliers with the involvement of BU technical teams/requesters and issue purchase orders to the winning suppliers.
• Ensure all required documentation is attached to the purchase order and follow the approval matrix for final approval.

Order Follow-Up and Delivery Management

• Send approved purchase orders to suppliers and follow up to receive order acknowledgment.
• Monitor the PO delivery schedule with suppliers and related departments until materials arrive and the order is closed.

Vendor Management and Information Maintenance

• Maintain and update vendor master information regularly.
• Manage non-conformity processes for rejected materials and lead corrective/preventive actions with related departments.
• Material Specifications and Market Adaptation
• Initiate alternative material specifications according to market availability, involving BU technical teams as needed.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to procurement activities, including sourcing, development, evaluation, and contracting, in coordination with related commodity heads.
• Collaborate with other departments (Quality, Store, Finance, etc.) for effective procurement and supplier management.

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 automations 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 Electrical Engineering 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

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