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About Saudi Diesel Equipment Company

Saudi Diesel Equipment Company (SDEC) is a leading equipment distributor and provider of custom industrial equipment solutions, recognized for its dynamic product portfolio and strong customer orientation. SDEC is currently seeking a Procurement Engineer to join its team in Al Khobar, Eastern Province, for a full-time role.

Role Purpose

The Procurement Engineer is responsible for ensuring the technically sound, commercially viable, timely, and cost-effective procurement of electrical, mechanical, and fabrication materials required for switchgear manufacturing. This role involves evaluating suppliers, negotiating prices, managing purchase orders, and coordinating with engineering and production teams to maintain a smooth material flow and meet project deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select OEM and qualified suppliers for switchgear components, including circuit breakers, contactors, relays, busbars, sheet metal, gaskets, and copper bars.
• Prepare and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders in line with project requirements.
• Source new vendors and materials to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times with suppliers to achieve cost savings.
• Maintain approved vendor lists and ensure supplier qualification compliance.
• Work closely with the Estimation, Design, Production, Warehouse, and Quality teams to understand technical requirements.
• Coordinate with stores and planning to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Support the engineering department in material substitution or alternate sourcing.
• Monitor material delivery schedules and ensure timely availability for production.
• Track and resolve discrepancies related to materials, quality, or delivery delays.
• Follow up on pending orders and expedite deliveries when required.
• Prepare RFQs, purchase orders, comparison sheets, and supplier performance reports.
• Ensure all materials comply with company quality standards and project specifications.
• Maintain procurement documentation as per ISO / QA-QC procedures.
• Analyze cost trends and develop strategies for cost reduction.
• Evaluate supplier performance on quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
• Participate in supplier audits and development programs.
• Adhere to all company Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Promptly identify and report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses to the appropriate supervisor or QHSE team.
• Attend and actively participate in mandatory Safety inductions, HSE trainings, safety meetings, emergency drills, and root cause investigations.
• Follow established emergency response procedures, including evacuation plans, fire response, and first aid if trained.
• Follow protocols to minimize environmental impact, including proper waste disposal and reporting spills or leaks.
• Provide suggestions to enhance Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures and take responsibility and initiatives for continual improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent field.
• 3–6 years of experience in procurement within the switchgear or electrical manufacturing industry.

Required Skills and Industry Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of LV/MV switchgear products from manufacturers such as ABB, Hyundai, Schneider, and Siemens.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Al Khobar, Eastern Province. The role operates within a professional environment focused on compliance with company quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.