Procurement Officer managing sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing for a leading engineering company. Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and contributing to supplier performance in Al-Jubail and Al Khobar.
Responsibilities
Managing procurement activities including sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services
Reviewing Purchase Requisitions received from Operations and issuing RFQs to potential suppliers
Procurement of all types of materials and services as per site requirement
Processing and management of Purchase Orders in SAP
Liaison with Operations for technical qualification of received quotations
Commercial evaluation of received quotations and finalize the vendor for required service
Procurement Database management e.g., PR, PO, Service Contracts, Invoices, and payment details
Preparing and maintaining PO status report and keeping Stakeholders updated on the critical deliveries
Identifying and mitigating the risks in deliverables by highlighting such cases to Stakeholders
Reviewing of Vendor Invoices and commercial closure of Purchase Orders
Procurement of miscellaneous general items for non-project use
Assisting Business on capex procurement or any initiatives by providing necessary inputs
Monitoring and maintaining long-term service contract agreements for its validity through periodic reviews and necessary amendments as applicable
Vendor development - To continually identify potential vendors to improve cost efficiency
Visiting site location as required to identify potential local suppliers and outline purchase process
Coordinating with local business agents in GCC countries as applicable to source various materials and services through local suppliers if required
Supplier onboarding on Supplier management tool, MEERCAT and coordination to have supplier profiles updated all the time
Liaising with international suppliers for shipments and ensuring compliance with import/export procedures
Visiting Vendors for expediting PO progress, vendor audits, etc.
Requirements
>5 years of experience
Technical understanding of Tools and Equipment required at work site
Specification awareness of various PPEs, tools, mechanical work equipment, etc.
Awareness of engineered materials including steel plates, pipes, tubes and fittings, welding consumables, Welding machine spares, etc.
Understanding of steel fabrication works
Demonstrated track record of successful international procurement and logistics operations
Proficiency in procurement software, SAP systems, and logistics management tools
Knowledge of procurement regulations and international trade practices
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
Proficiency in verbal and written English and Arabic required.
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