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A leading procurement firm in Jeddah is seeking an experienced procurement specialist. You will manage procurement plans, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure adherence to delivery criteria. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Engineering and have 5-7 years of relevant experience. The role demands strong skills in supply chain risk management and proficiency in English.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare procurement plan for receiving and tracking of assigned categories to optimize quality, cost, and timely
delivery criteria.
• Distribute the workload on the team members and ensure the output efficiency.
• Keep contractual and delivery dates updated and accurate for released POs.
• Analyze and evaluate all purchasing requisitions to ensure clarity and completeness in description of material and
equipment.
• Prepare and issue requests for quotations to qualified vendors as per approved vendor list.
• Negotiate with suppliers within expected time frame.
• Interview prospective suppliers either face-to-face or over the phone to determine scope, prices, discounts, terms
to ensure that target prices, company’s terms and conditions are met.
• Review the received technical and commercial offers, prepare comparative analysis and coordinate with technical
departments that all clarifications are cleared.
• Prepare the approval form and getting the required signatures.
• Prepare purchase orders on ERP complying with received PRs and in accordance with selected suppliers, price,
and technical approval.
• Provide updates about procurement related progress and potential delays on a weekly basis.
• Conduct site visits with suppliers to evaluate their abilities and performance metrics and negotiate agreements
• Follow and support returns, damage replacements, and warranty claims.
• Follow up with Material control department for material receiving and MRV
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Solid knowledge and expertise on EPC projects.
• Ability to manage and identify Supply Chain Risks
• Critical thinking and attention to details.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong Interpersonal skills.
• Strong in MS Office.
• Proficient in English.
Education Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Experience 5-7 years of experience in related field