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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.