Procurement Planner (2015)

aramco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco is seeking a Support Materials Procurement Staff in Houston, TX to manage procurement planning, execution, and supplier negotiations for cost savings and value-added services across MSG/PG areas. The role emphasizes supply chain integrity, strategic sourcing, and trade compliance in a global environment.

Responsibilities include turning requisitions into efficient procurement instruments, analyzing total costs, and collaborating with suppliers to meet engineering and inspection

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Purchasing, Materials Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Computer Science, MIS or closely related Degrees.
• CPSM or CSCP desirable; CPIM desirable. Certifications from ISM/APICS/CIPS acceptable.
• Minimum four years of related Procurement experience.
• Must communicate clearly in English.
• Proficient with business software applications.

Responsibilities

• Writes procurement plans and awards recommendations after management approval.
• Conducts negotiation meetings and uses cost analysis to maximize value from suppliers.
• Evaluates total cost of acquisition and ownership for materials and services.
• Processes requisitions into procurement instruments to supply cost-efficient goods and services.
• Engages in strategic sourcing to lower total supply chain costs.
• Ensures trade compliance for all commodity inputs.
• Supports procurement tasks under P&L management and suggests improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM / related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Support Materials Procurement Staff – Houston TX - Fulltime

OVERVIEW:

Plans the procurement cycle, procures basic goods and services, and maximizes cost savings and cost avoidance efforts by utilizing negotiation skills and effective project management. Controls the supply chain management flows of goods and services to end-users, provides materials management services, executes procurement agreements and stand-alone procurement administration, and all other activities associated with the assigned commodity at the Material Services Group (MSG) or Procurement Group (PG) level and as per the Supply Chain Management Manual (SCMM) Authority Table.

SCOPE:

Serves Saudi Aramco (SAO) customers worldwide and Aramco Services Company (AACO) and subsidiaries in North America.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Writes procurement plans, reviews and awards recommendations subsequent to approval by the management of the Company.
• Conduct negotiation meetings and uses cost analysis and different commodity price indices to maximize value out of the negotiation with suppliers, manufacturers, and agreement holders.
• Evaluates the lowest total cost of acquisition and ownership for materials and services.
• Processes requisitions into procurement instruments in order to supply cost-efficient value-added goods and services according to requirement date, customer requirements, and engineering and inspection requirements within the assigned MSG, PG or Service Supply Group (SSG) as per the financial authority in the Supply Chain Management Manual (SCMM) including Trade Compliance procedures.
• Engages in strategic sourcing activities within the assigned MSG(s) and PG(s) to provide supply management of goods and services from sources of manufacture that lower the total supply chain costs to the company.
• Engages in trade compliance activities within the assigned MSG(s) and PG(s) to ensure suppliers input for all commodity subject for trade compliance review as per SCMM.
• Supports company initiatives with procurement related tasks under the direction of P&L management. Recommends procedure improvement changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management (SCM), Purchasing, Materials Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Computer Science, MIS or closely related Degrees.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) by APICS; with one (1) each being desirable.
• Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) by APICS is desirable. Equivalent certifications from the ISM, APICS or CIPS are acceptable.
• Good working knowledge of sources of supply and the suitability of materials.
• Ability to analyze various factors, be alert to shifting conditions in the marketplace, and use good judgement to make sound recommendations and decisions.
• Proficient with business software applications.
• Typically, at least four (4) years of related Procurement experience, normally serving in a support capacity.
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate accurately, clearly and concisely in English.