Strategic Buyer & Supplier Negotiator

Air Products; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Products in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a seasoned Buyer to join our procurement team. You will evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage deliveries to ensure cost, quality, and on-time performance aligned with business needs.

You will conduct supplier interviews, visit plants, and support demand planning with cross-functional teams, leveraging SAP and ERP systems to optimize purchasing strategies and supplier relations in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing/logistics or commercial work-related experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred / Diploma minimum (In Business, Engineering, Technical disciplines).
• Proficiency in English (Reading and Writing) and knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop purchasing strategies and identify buying trends to keep the business profitable.
• Negotiate policies and contracts with various suppliers.
• Manage deliveries to confirm compliance with contracts.
• Keep detailed records and prepare and submit necessary reports.
• Maintain professional relationships with all key suppliers.
• Interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Analytical

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Technical

Tools

SAP

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Air Products in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a seasoned Buyer to join our procurement team. You will evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage deliveries to ensure cost, quality, and on-time performance aligned with business needs.

You will conduct supplier interviews, visit plants, and support demand planning with cross-functional teams, leveraging SAP and ERP systems to optimize purchasing strategies and supplier relations in a fast-paced industrial environment.