Purchasing/Procurement Specialist Manufacturing

About the Role

TK Elevator is seeking a Purchasing/Procurement Specialist with experience in manufacturing and engineering. This full-time role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and focuses on the procurement of technical Bill of Materials (BOM) items. The specialist will manage the end-to-end procurement cycle for critical components within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement cycle from Request for Quotation (RFQ) to Goods Receipt Note (GRN) and invoice matching.
• Handle foreign and local RFQs, including supplier selection, Purchase Order (PO) issuance, expediting, and delivery follow-up.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers, covering price, lead time, payment terms, warranty/support, Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ), and logistics (Incoterms).
• Conduct supplier performance management, monitoring On-Time Delivery (OTD), quality rejections, and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and project teams to ensure material availability and resolve urgent shortages.
• Maintain professional communication with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–7 years of purchasing/procurement experience, specifically within manufacturing or engineering sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in buying technical BOM items, including services or indirect spend.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, Infor, or Odoo.
• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and basic data analysis.
• Familiarity with 3-way matching (PO–GRN–Invoice) and purchasing controls.

Technical Understanding for Manufacturing

Candidates should possess a foundational technical understanding relevant to manufacturing, including:

• Ability to read and interpret Bill of Materials (BOMs), basic technical specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Understanding of part numbers, revisions, and the impact of Engineering Change Requests/Notices (ECR/ECN).
• Familiarity with common component categories such as metal fabrication (machining, sheet metal), electrical panels and components, bearings, fasteners, cables, and motors/gearboxes.
• Awareness of manufacturing supply constraints, including long lead components, MOQs, batch production, and alternative sourcing strategies.

Quality and Compliance Awareness

A basic understanding of supplier Quality Assurance (QA) concepts is required. The role also demands an awareness of the safety-critical nature of elevator components, even if not directly involved in quality engineering.

Application Process

Candidates meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.