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About the Role

Modern Mills For Food Products Co. is seeking a Manager, Technical Purchasing to join our team in Jeddah. This full-time role is responsible for leading and executing all purchasing activities related to Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), capital expenditure (CAPEX), technical materials, and general operational requirements. The Manager, Technical Purchasing ensures the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services that support plant reliability, operational excellence, and project delivery, while driving cost optimization and compliance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all purchasing activities for spare parts, consumables, tools, and technical services critical to plant maintenance and smooth operations.
• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities for CAPEX projects, including machinery, equipment, and high-value technical services.
• Handle project-specific purchases for materials, services, and equipment essential for project execution, ensuring resources are secured within tight timelines.
• Support cross-functional project teams by providing purchasing expertise throughout the project lifecycle, coordinating procurement deliverables with project milestones.
• Track and report purchasing progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement-related policies, systems, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and disciplined use of SAP and related systems for reporting, tracking, and operational visibility.

Supplier Management and Compliance

• Develop strategic relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and critical vendors to secure long-term supply reliability.
• Evaluate technical and commercial bids, coordinating with end users to ensure purchased items meet quality and operational requirements.
• Negotiate and finalize high-value contracts to secure favorable commercial and technical terms.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier partnerships, ensuring adherence to quality standards, delivery schedules, and contractual obligations.
• Lead supplier evaluations, audits, and development initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Ensure strict compliance with company purchasing policies, ethical standards, and regulatory frameworks.

Cost Optimization and Team Leadership

• Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives while maintaining technical and quality requirements.
• Streamline purchasing processes and adopt best practices to enhance efficiency and responsiveness.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on purchasing metrics, savings achieved, supplier performance, and lead-time reductions.
• Lead, coach, and develop procurement-related team members, defining roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the procurement team.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in technical purchasing or procurement, with a preference for candidates with 5-10 years of experience.
• Advanced Arabic and English proficiency, or strong working proficiency in both languages.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, where the successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic team focused on operational excellence within the food products industry.