Purchasing Manager

About Seraj Steel Industries

Seraj Steel Industries is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead our purchasing activities and strengthen our supplier network. This full-time position is based in Al Kharj Industrial City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as the company continues to scale its operations. We are looking for a professional with 5-10 years of proven experience in purchasing and procurement management.

The Role

The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for ensuring uninterrupted production by actively developing suppliers, negotiating favorable commercial terms, and anticipating material requirements. This role requires a commercially strong and highly organized individual. Candidates with experience in structural steel, steel fabrication, construction, or heavy manufacturing are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete purchasing cycle, from purchase request to purchase order, delivery, and supplier follow-up.
• Source and purchase a range of materials including steel plates, structural sections, pipes/tubes, bolts, welding consumables, paint, industrial consumables, spare parts, and other production requirements.
• Build and maintain a strong network of local and international suppliers.
• Obtain and compare quotations based on price, specification, quality, availability, payment terms, and delivery time.
• Negotiate professionally to achieve the best total purchasing value, considering factors beyond just the lowest price.
• Ensure all purchased materials fully comply with required grades, specifications, standards, and project requirements.
• Coordinate purchasing priorities with Production, Planning, Engineering, Warehouse, Quality, and Finance departments.
• Monitor material requirements and ensure critical materials are available before they impact production.
• Track open purchase orders and actively follow up with suppliers to prevent late deliveries.
• Develop alternative and backup suppliers for critical materials.
• Monitor steel and major raw-material prices, identifying opportunities for improved purchasing decisions.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on price, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and reliability.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure purchasing activities are properly managed through the company's ERP system.
• Improve purchasing processes, controls, reporting, and supplier management practices.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in Purchasing or Procurement Management, with 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in structural steel fabrication, Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB), steel trading, or heavy manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of steel materials, specifications, and industrial purchasing.
• Experience working with ERP or purchasing management systems.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent supplier sourcing and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of lead times, inventory requirements, and production-driven purchasing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving manufacturing environment where purchasing directly affects production performance.

Location

This full-time position is located in Al Kharj Industrial City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.