Purchasing Specialist📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Dammam |
About the Purchasing Specialist Role
WIKA Group, a global leader in measurement technology, is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Specialist to join their team in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is integral to ensuring the efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods and services, supporting the company's mission to enable safe, efficient, and sustainable processes through excellent sensing solutions. The Purchasing Specialist will play a key role in managing sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and cost reduction strategies within a dynamic international environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing activities for diverse spend categories such as office supplies, production raw materials, and service providers to meet organizational quantity and quality expectations.
- Create regular reports for internal and external declarations.
- Collaborate closely with all relevant departments to ensure the most cost-effective and productive option for each purchase request is identified within the agreed timescale.
- Ensure all purchasing activities are conducted according to agreed department KPIs and procedures, and comprehensively recorded in required business systems.
- Work closely with key stakeholders in member organizations and corporate functions to implement effective cost reduction strategies.
- Ensure contracting with third-party suppliers aligns with business requirements, WIKA company values, and policies.
- Manage supplier relationships efficiently and in line with the company's strategy.
- Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and innovations within assigned categories to identify the most effective and productive options for WIKA.
- Stay updated on industry trends and local market rules and regulations.
- Track inventory levels and ensure timely restocking of goods as needed.
- Lead projects efficiently, ensuring they are completed within the defined budget and timeline.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from a reputable university.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Purchaser in Saudi Arabia.
- Proven track record in sourcing SS & Inconel Flanges, Pipes & Bars is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills with a high level of local market vendor network.
- Advanced proficiency in English language skills, both written and spoken.
- Ability to work effectively in international teams, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and social competence.
- High level of organizational skills to manage both vendor and internal customer relations.
- Familiarity with the list of approved suppliers in Aramco in Saudi Arabia, Europe, India, and China is a plus.
- Strong analytical thinking skills for effective option comparison.
- Good negotiation skills to manage vendor relations.
- Experience in multinational companies is a plus.
Required Skills
- Sourcing
- Reporting
- Cost Reduction
- Contracting
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Market Trend Analysis
- Inventory Tracking
- Project Management
- Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Negotiation Skills
- Sourcing of SS & Inconel Flanges / Pipes & Bars
- Local Market Vendor Network
- Knowledge of Approved Suppliers in Aramco
Work Environment and Location
This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, specifically in the 2nd Industrial City. The role involves working within a dynamic international environment and collaborating with global teams.
Requirements
- Requires 2-5 Years experience
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review electrical engineering deliverables, including Single Line Diagrams, load lists, cable sizing calculations, layout drawings, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and technical specifications for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Power Supply System (PSS) skid units.
- Support the design and review of Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) power distribution systems, BESS interfaces, and PSS skids. This includes auxiliary distribution boards, HVAC systems, fire alarm control panels (FACP), Motor Control Centers (MCCs), transformers, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), electrical panels, and grounding/earthing systems.
- Facilitate the electrical integration of Battery Energy Storage Systems with the grid connection.
- Ensure all engineering deliverables adhere strictly to Saudi Arabian Standards (SAES), Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications (SAMSS), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), National Electrical Code (NEC), and other applicable client and industry standards.
- Review vendor and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) documents for BESS, electrical equipment, and PSS equipment, respond to technical clarifications, and ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Provide engineering support during Tender, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) phases. Respond to technical queries from the site and assist in resolving issues during construction, installation, testing, and commissioning.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university is mandatory.
- A minimum of 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in electrical design and project support, with a preference for experience in industrial, oil & gas, or infrastructure environments.
- Demonstrated strong experience in Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) systems, with a solid understanding of electrical calculations.
- Proven experience in reviewing vendor documents and conducting technical evaluations.
- Previous exposure to construction and commissioning support is highly desirable.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in engineering software such as ETAP, AutoCAD, and EPLAN, or equivalent platforms.
- Expertise in electrical design principles and practices.
- Strong capabilities in project support, covering all phases from design to commissioning.
- In-depth knowledge of LV/MV systems and the ability to perform complex electrical calculations.
- Skilled in vendor document review and technical evaluations.
- Experience in providing construction and commissioning support.
- Excellent analytical skills for problem-solving and decision-making.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration.
Work Context
This is a full-time position based in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of experience. For more upcoming job vacancies, please forward your CV through the following link: https://*********.
5-10 years
Dammam
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