Purchase Specialist📣 Job Ad

• Support the development and maintenance of procurement information, guidelines, templates, and tools.
• Produce regular reports on supplier and contract performance to enable effective decision-making.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Review and analyze vendor options to ensure competitive pricing and supply.
• Negotiate the best deals for procurement contracts following corporate guidelines.
• Ensure products and supplies meet quality requirements.
• Maintain and update the supplier qualification and delivery database.
• Engage with stakeholders to develop procurement systems as required.
• Perform any other assigned duties as required by management.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Procurement or a similar role.

• Develop and implement comprehensive B2B e-procurement policies and procedures governing the use of online portals for purchasing.
• Establish clear guidelines for the team regarding access to and usage of approved B2B online portals.
• Define procedures to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance with company regulations.
• Develop workflows for the approval of online purchase requests and orders.
• Establish guidelines for managing payment methods and ensuring secure online transactions.
• Create procedures for returns, exchanges, and resolving disputes with vendors.
• Implement a training program for relevant employees on established B2B e-procurement policies.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and regulations.
• Conduct searches and comparisons of goods and services on various B2B online portals.
• Seek opportunities to optimize procurement costs through effective offers.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
• 35 years of experience in procurement, preferably with a focus on B2B e-procurement systems.
• Strong knowledge of online procurement platforms and e-marketplaces.
• Understanding of procurement regulations and data security standards.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

📢 Job Announcement: Purchasing Officer

Location: Jeddah
Sector: Building Materials (Timber, Steel, Equipment, Sanitary and Electrical Tools)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: To be determined after the interview – based on experience and competency

🎯 Job Responsibilities:

• Receive purchase requests from the sales department or internal clients.

• Analyze technical specifications accurately.

• Search for reliable suppliers and update the database.

• Request price quotes and compare them in terms of quality, price, and delivery time.

• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best terms.

• Issue purchase orders and follow up on delivery until final receipt.

• Document operations and archive all related data.

• Cooperate with other departments to resolve supply issues and avoid delays.

✅ Required Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree (Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related technical specialty).

• Experience of no less than one year in the field of purchasing or sales in building materials.

• Good knowledge of types of wood, steel, sanitary tools, and electrical switches and cables.

• Strong negotiation skills and high attention to detail.

• Proficiency in using Office programs, especially Excel.

• Preference for those with experience in using ERP systems (such as Odoo or Zoho).

🧠 Personal Attributes:

• Organized and tidy.

• Able to work under pressure.

• Quick in executing tasks without sacrificing quality.

• Learns quickly and continuously develops relationships with suppliers.

📧 To Apply:

Please send your CV to the following email:
j@***************
with "Purchasing Officer – Building Materials" in the subject line.