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Join Our Team as a Purchasing Specialist
A leading decoration company, 1st for Decoration, is seeking a skilled Purchasing Specialist to join our team in Jeddah. With over 40 years in the industry, we specialize in upscale interior products and are dedicated to client satisfaction.

Job Objective:
The Purchasing Specialist will review and implement procurement objectives and policies, ensuring technical and logistical requirements are met to achieve operational goals.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Review procurement data in the electronic procurement system.
• Prepare and coordinate purchase requests with organizational units.
• Document and update procurement requests in records.
• Maintain and update supplier data regularly.
• Develop procurement plans for the department.
• Propose improvements to enhance procurement efficiency.
• Conduct technical analysis of offers to ensure compliance.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the direct manager.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in purchasing.
• Report writing and negotiation experience.
• Strong communication skills with suppliers.

Preferred Candidate:

• 35 years of experience.
• Residing in the Arab countries, Philippines, India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh.
• Male candidates are preferred.

The Role:
We are looking for a Procurement Officer (Engineer) to join our Procurement Team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing procurement operations for engineering projects, conducting market research to find the best suppliers and products, negotiating contracts and pricing with vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day procurement activities, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Perform preventive, corrective, and security maintenance on procurement-related systems in compliance with company policies.
• Assist with supplier selection and evaluation.
• Maintain the company’s supplier database and ensure timely updates.
• Provide hands-on support for resolving procurement-related issues.
• Ensure all purchases comply with legal and environmental standards.
• Assist with the preparation of procurement reports and inventory management.
• Work closely with internal teams to forecast future procurement needs.
• Manage and monitor procurement budgets for projects.
• Continuously evaluate procurement processes for improvement opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a procurement or supply chain role, preferably in engineering related to construction/facility maintenance fields.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and contract management.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with staff at all levels.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English.