Procurement Supervisor

About the Role

ALPLA Group is seeking a Procurement Supervisor to join their team in Dammam, Eastern Province. This full-time role involves overseeing procurement activities to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials while maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure materials, parts, supplies, and equipment efficiently, ensuring appropriate quality and specifications.
• Identify and evaluate vendors for materials, equipment, or supplies, assessing product availability and sales terms.
• Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers.
• Collaborate with the accounts payable department to ensure timely supplier payments, report aged payments, and resolve outstanding cases.
• Report department KPIs and analyze deviations from targets.
• Monitor and ensure timely completion of action plans for all audits, closing open items promptly.
• Develop payment terms with suppliers to reduce cash purchases and update the price matrix monthly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records and evaluation reports.
• Identify and report potential risks such as price increases or material shortages due to supplier issues.
• Implement procurement strategies and policies, ensuring all purchase orders comply with company guidelines.
• Ensure a minimum of three suppliers are maintained for every item critical to customer supply.
• Resolve discrepancies related to product quality, delivery, or service, and address vendor or contractor grievances.
• Conduct annual supplier evaluations and track all cost savings initiatives.
• Maintain tracking records for all purchase orders and regularly update order management systems to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in procurement or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and manage supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in reporting KPIs and analyzing data for decision-making.
• Experience in implementing procurement strategies and policies.

Work Environment

The successful candidate will join a young and dynamic team within a modern, international, and stable company that is continuously growing. This role offers the possibility of working independently within a defined area of responsibilities.

Application Process

We invite qualified candidates to apply for this full-time position. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.