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Job Overview: This Procurement Specialist role focuses on planning and executing procurement activities, handling contracts, and managing procurement processes effectively. This position is based in Dhahran, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Job Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement activities, ensuring efficient operations.
• Support stakeholders by clarifying processes related to scope of work and material specifications.
• Draft proposals to convert repetitive purchases into contracts to create value.
• Develop sourcing strategies for mid to high spend items and pricing structures.
• Facilitate value creation through negotiations on price, delivery timelines, and cost avoidance.
• Conduct risk assessments regarding contract terms and conditions.
• Review invoices, monitor contract usage, and prepare RFQs.
• Analyze supplier bids, conduct formal bid openings, and maintain a tender control log.
• Work closely with Finance, Legal, and Internal Audit for compliance with policies.
• Maintain supplier relationships and perform regular performance reviews.
• Create documentation for all procurement activities for auditing purposes.
• Resolve disputes with contractors in collaboration with relevant departments.

Requirements:

• 510 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Job Purpose:
To execute and maintain Saudi Aramco Entrepreneurship Center’s (Wa’ed) overall media relations activity, social media, press and events strategies in accordance with the ongoing communications and PR plan.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the conveyance of Wa’ed’s brand via PR and Marketing tools, platforms, and strategies to achieve the objectives of the corporate PR and Marketing strategy.
• Be the focal point with digital advertising and design agencies to arrange promotional campaigns across all types of media by coordinating scheduling and logistics as necessary.
• Scan media for relevant event engagement and manage participation plans (* workshops, conferences, speeches), liaising with other divisions of the organization as necessary.
• Support the creation of digital content for social media, annual newsletters, and articles on entrepreneurship, and liaise with external graphic designers to establish brand guidelines and designs for published content.
• Coordinate relevant public relations activities including handling sponsorship opportunities, developing press releases and presentations, while maintaining a cooperative relationship with partners and stakeholders.
• Develop and launch targeted media and marketing campaigns to emphasize brand recognition and corporate reputation.
• Suggest improvement initiatives regarding own activities and implement processes approved by management.
• Address inquiries from media representatives and other parties, and track industry trends to leverage media collaboration opportunities.
• Generate media coverage reports and other PR reports as assigned by the direct manager.
• Conduct frequent review on PR policy and procedures and recommends process enhancements whenever applicable.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, Media Studies, Communications, or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
• 4+ years of experience in Communication Department, Communication agency, or Marketing Department.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Proactivity: continuously generating initiatives to improve work and developing innovative approaches based on performance feedback.
• Flexibility: ready to adapt to changes in business strategy and ongoing campaigns and initiatives.
• Strong presentation skills: ability to effectively present and communicate to key stakeholders during networking as well as partnership negotiations.

Join our team as an Accounting & Financial Analyst!
We are looking for a dedicated professional to support both accounting and financial analysis functions within our organization. You will play a crucial role in maintaining financial accuracy and compliance while contributing to our financial planning processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping: Maintain and oversee general ledger records, assist in month-end/year-end closing, and support financial statement preparation.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process vendor invoices and manage accounts receivable, ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
• Budgeting & Financial Planning: Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, monitor performance against budgets, and provide insights.
• Banking & Cash Management: Monitor daily cash balances, prepare cash flow reports, and coordinate with banks for reconciliations.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Conduct financial analysis tasks and prepare reports on business performance.
• Investment & Valuation Support: Assist in valuation exercises and conduct comparative financial analysis for investments.
• Compliance & Audit Support: Assist in internal and external audits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Policies, Systems & Process Improvements: Follow financial policies and suggest process enhancements to improve efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 13 years’ experience in finance or accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of investment valuation is a plus.

This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a structured and fast-paced environment, seeking to develop their skills in accounting and financial analysis.