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Procurement Senior Specialist

Full time at National Energy Services Co. in Saudi Arabia
Posted on May 8, 2024

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Role: Manage the development of Super-ESCO’s procurement strategy, guidelines, and processes; in addition to the supervision and oversight of the Procurement Officer’s activities (including review of periodic reports, quotes received, and approval of the recommended vendor(s). Experience: More than 5 years in a procurement / purchase role, preferably in the ESCO / EPC industry (experience in ESCOs preferred) Education: Graduate degree in Engineering or business. Skills: 

  • Interpersonal: Fluencyin Arabic and English required; strong leadership and interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills
  • Professional:   Familiarity with the business and the equipment (knowledge of technical specifications and market prices) and available suppliers to ensure procurement of equipment at the best rates
Analytical:   Analytical ability to evaluate different suppliers’ offers. Primary Accountabilities : 
  1. Lead the efforts towards timely processing of proponent requests, it’s conversion to orders/agreements and delivery in a timely manner.
  2. Establish and lead cross-functional teams to develop the procurement category strategies in alignment with the procurement strategies and business objectives.
Manage the development, implementation and delivery of the category strategies including sourcing activities which generate benefits and achieve financial savings targets through insight and analysis of category and subcategories areas
  1. Conduct analysis of procurement spends and supply base to establish suppliers per Procurement category and subcategory.
  2. Conduct analysis of supply markets to identify potential suppliers, market trends and savings opportunities to the respective category in coordination with market intelligence and supplier relationship teams. 
  3. Preparation of pre bid documents in conjunction with key user departments
  4. Negotiate spot/contractual agreements with suppliers to ensure that goods or service, quality, added value, total cost, security of supply and the deployment of the supplier’s capabilities in innovation are secured.
  5. Manage and develop supplier relationships, for the respective category and subcategories, using leading practice procurement tools (e.g. supplier performance reviews) to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality; keep internal proponent informed and involved in on-going supplier management and work proactively with supplier relationship management team to deliver objectives.
  6. Coordinate the implementation of new systems and procedures within the procurement organization; review unusual circumstances and problems and recommend resolutions. 
  7. Provide functional expertise to purchasing operations and to procurement personnel; coach new employees to have in depth knowledge of purchasing systems/procedures, key suppliers, and products and services.
  8. Develop appropriate sourcing strategies and utilize the knowhow of purchasing systems/procedures to effectively manage suppliers.
  9. Lead major procurement actions which require a high level of purchasing expertise.
  10. Perform any job-related activities as requested by the immediate supervisor/ manager.
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