Purchase specialist Jobs in Dammam

Role Purpose
To manage end-to-end procurement and logistics activities, including vendor and supplier contracts, import shipment processing, and regulatory approvals, while ensuring effective coordination with internal stakeholders and finance to complete the procurement cycle. The role also involves streamlining existing procedures and identifying opportunities for improvement to meet internal customer needs efficiently.

Job Accountabilities & Activities

• Searching and evaluating Vendors and Suppliers to fulfill BCL Procurement & Logistics needs.
• Receiving PR and issuing POs.
• Negotiating the price and other purchasing terms.
• Following up with suppliers/Vendors for Good delivery.
• Following up with BCL Finance for Supplier payments.
• Processing of new vendors/suppliers account opening in BCL ERP Systems.
• Dealing with complete process of all BCL import shipments.
• Dealing with complete process of regulatory approvals needed for BCL import shipments.

Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in any related field.

Required Years Of Experience
3+ Years working experience in operations or on supply chain management systems.

Join NOV Inc. as a Procurement Specialist!
Join our team and contribute to the growth of our operations in the oil and gas sector. As a Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring timely and efficient procurement processes, supporting our purchasing automation initiatives, and engaging with suppliers to ensure the best pricing and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute ERP purchasing signals efficiently.
• Maintain ERP data and support purchasing automation initiatives.
• Engage with suppliers for quoting activities to secure the best pricing.
• Ensure timely delivery of products and processing of payments to suppliers.
• Collaborate with the logistics team to manage shipment arrangements.
• Resolve frustrated cargo issues with the warehouse team.
• Work with various departments to understand and support their procurement needs.
• Continuously work towards improving departmental KPIs.
• Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in procurement or a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within the oil and gas sector.
• Proven experience with procurement processes is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the ARM ERP system will be required.

A procurement specialist is required to work in a leading company, with experience in managing purchasing operations and developing relationships with suppliers. Responsibilities include: analyzing company needs, negotiating prices and terms, managing tenders and purchase requests, and following up on supply and delivery operations. Proficiency in using electronic purchasing programs is required, along with the ability to prepare reports and analyze data, with no less than 3 years of experience in the field of procurement.