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Full time at Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic in Saudi Arabia
Posted on January 14, 2025

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Responsibilities

  1. Develop strategies to ensure cost savings and supplier performance targets are met.
  2. Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best possible quality at the best possible price.
  3. Inspect each item before signing the receipt and monitor the initial packing of items before departure from the warehouse.
  4. Supervise key performance indicators and generate achievement reports to ensure supplier agreements are followed.
  5. Sourcing & Vendor Management: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on price, quality, reliability, and delivery timelines.
  6. Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
  7. Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
  8. Procurement Planning & Execution: Collaborate with project teams (engineers, project managers, etc.) to understand project requirements and develop procurement plans.
  9. Prepare and issue Request for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and purchase orders.
  10. Negotiate contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
  11. Track and monitor purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and resolving any potential issues.
  12. Quality Control & Risk Management: Conduct quality checks on received goods to ensure they meet project specifications.
  13. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with procurement activities.
  14. Implement and maintain effective procurement processes and controls.
  15. Reporting & Analysis: Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities, including purchase orders, invoices, and supplier performance data.
  16. Prepare reports on procurement costs, supplier performance, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  17. Continuously analyze procurement data to identify areas for improvement and cost optimization.
Skills
  1. Excellent networking and time management skills.
  2. Effective negotiator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  3. Skilled communicator who can express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
  4. Proficient in using management software programs.
  5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ERP/MRP systems.
  6. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  7. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  9. Experience in procurement or purchasing within a relevant industry (construction).
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