Workshop Purchaser

Abdul Latif Jameel Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Abdul Latif Jameel Company is seeking a purchasing-focused professional to source high-quality vehicle spare parts in a dynamic MENAT region context. The role emphasizes supplier negotiation, data management, and timely stock availability, with collaboration across purchasing and logistics teams.

The candidate should have at least 1 year of purchasing experience, be fluent in English and Arabic, and demonstrate strong negotiation skills in a fast-paced environment. Saudi-based, on-site role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• 1 year of purchasing or related experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data and reviews to select best products and suppliers.
• Communicate with vendors and manufacturers for product availability.
• Ensure timely stock through alternate vendors during shortages and outages.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers to secure best prices and reliable supply.
• Provide regular reports and support annual purchasing planning.

Skills

Strong negotiation

Purchasing

Stress resilience

Patience

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Abdul Latif Jameel comprises diversified businesses with deep roots in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT region). Strong networks and long-established relationships make us a powerful partner, opening doors for those who want to do business in the region.

Our businesses represent some of the world's leading brands, earning us their trust and building long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. Our commitment to anticipate and support our partners needs has driven our success.

From our modest beginnings 75 years ago as a small trading business and then a Toyota distributorship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, we have established an extensive operations infrastructure, built the largest vehicle distribution network in Saudi Arabia, and, along the way, we have accumulated comprehensive automotive expertise throughout the region.

Applying our vast experience in the automotive sector, we've used our expertise and operations infrastructure to diversify into new sectors that contribute to the infrastructure of life in the MENAT region.

Financial Job Dimensions

Degree of supervision

General supervision over operational activities

Level of Authority

General Authority over daily functional operation

Purpose of the Job

Research and coordinate to find and purchase High Quality Spare Parts for Vehicles

Key Accountabilities: Description

Quality

Tasks completed on time

Key Accountabilities: Performance Indicators

Major Activities

• Maintains data and review for best products and supplies through proper action on time to avoid any delay in clearing the goods to ensure safe delivery of shipment to workshop from suppliers.
• Maintains communication channels with suppliers and manufacturer for new products and product availability.
• Maintains timely supply to eliminate stacking by searching out for alternate vendors or suppliers to beef up the stocks in case of shortages and stock outages.
• Negotiates supplies and spare parts by meeting with vendors and suppliers through personal conferences and arranged conferences to establish relationship and ensure a continuous supply of stocks.
• Build strong relation with non-Toyota spare parts Suppliers to find the best material with the best price.
• Notifies the department of the expected delivery of the stocks through the submission of the stocks reports and delivery receipts.
• Provides annual reports for review and analysis to the management as basis in the formulation of annual purchasing plan.
• Conducts prices surveys and analysis of data for best suppliers and forwards the information to the appropriate purchasing agent along with recommendation to evaluate whether the vendor reserves further consideration.
• Handle the maintenance of an up-to-date filing system on pricing and vendors to ensure immediate and accurate access to information.

Job Context

N/A

Framework, Boundaries & Decision Making Authority

N/A

Organizational / Functional Strategic Focus

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or equivalent diploma

Minimum Experience

• 1 year experience

Job-Specific Skills

• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Purchasing Related Skills: Persuasive, Aggressive in Purchase
• Able to deal with stress
• Patient, persistent

Languages

English / Arabic

Special Certifications / Membership

N/A

Why Work for Us

With a truly international footprint and more than three quarters of a century of commercial success behind us, we are today, not only a leading employer across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region, but also offer exciting opportunities worldwide, from Chile to Japan, from the UK to Australia.

Our values guide the way we work with our business partners, within our communities, and with each other.

Through Respect, Innovation, a Pioneering Spirit, and Empowerment, we are proud of our culture which sees ideas blossom, people thrive and successes flourish.

publication ends on 18 Oct 2026