Technical Sourcing Specialist Global OEM & Spare Parts📣 Job Ad

About the Opportunity

Business Tribune Global Company Ltd is seeking a Technical Sourcing Specialist – Global OEM & Spare Parts to join our team in Dammam. This full-time role is integral to our global procurement and supplier discovery operations, requiring 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Role Purpose and Scope

The Technical Sourcing Specialist will lead global procurement and supplier discovery efforts. This involves analyzing complex technical Requests for Quotation (RFQs), interpreting engineering requirements, and identifying original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and authorized global channels. The role demands strong technical acumen to distinguish between major EPC equipment packages and individual spare part components, combined with advanced web research skills and fluent professional English communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and dissect incoming technical requests, datasheets, part numbers, serial numbers, and equipment tag lists.
• Differentiate clearly between major EPC package equipment, sub-assemblies, and consumable/wear spare parts.
• Cross-reference manufacturer part numbers (MPNs), OEM model designations, and obsolete part replacements.
• Conduct in-depth, advanced research using search engines, industrial directories, and global databases to identify verified OEMs, master distributors, and licensed fabricators worldwide.
• Reach out to overseas manufacturers to establish direct sourcing relationships, request technical datasheets, and secure competitive price quotes.
• Negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities (MOQs), incoterms, warranties, and delivery lead times with international vendors.
• Communicate fluently and professionally in English (written and verbal) with international manufacturers across North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Clarify technical discrepancies, missing specifications, or alternative part offerings with internal engineering and sales teams.
• Maintain clean vendor records, pricing history, and sourcing intelligence databases.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
• 2–5+ years of hands-on experience in technical sourcing, industrial procurement, or technical estimation within MRO, heavy industry, or EPC supply chains.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Proven ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment nameplates, exploded part diagrams, and detailed spare parts catalogs.
• Expert-level mastery of search operators (Boolean logic, advanced search filters), global trade directories, and technical part discovery.
• High accuracy in matching exact specifications, material grades, tolerances, and manufacturer certifications.
• Familiarity with major industrial equipment categories (*, pumps, valves, compressors, turbines, instrumentation, electrical switchgear).
• Working knowledge of international commercial terms (Incoterms 2020), export controls, and customs documentation.
• Experience using enterprise ERP/CRM tools and sourcing platforms.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.