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Join Bureau Veritas North America as a Procurement Officer!
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Position: Procurement Officer
Location: Jeddah, KSA / BVMS
Reporting To: General Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• Background in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Diploma or specialized training in procurement.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and categories.
• Familiarity with equipment sourcing and contract management.
• Understanding of compliance regulations and market trends.
• Two to three years of relevant procurement experience.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Manage procurement operations in line with company policies and procedures.
• Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers to balance cost and quality.
• Evaluate supplier performance and ensure compliance with contracts.
• Manage inventory and ensure the availability of required materials and equipment.
• Prepare regular reports on procurement performance and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with technical teams to assess laboratory requirements.
• Ensure procured items meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with internal departments such as legal and finance to meet objectives.
• Align procurement activities with the company’s strategic goals.
• Monitor and manage procurement budgets for cost efficiency.
• Continuously improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Prepare and manage contracts with suppliers and contractors.
• Monitor contract performance and address discrepancies effectively.

Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in procurement software.
• Strong skills in evaluating supplier proposals and contracts.
• Knowledge of quality standards and compliance regulations.

Business Requirements:

• Align procurement with budget goals and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet operational needs.
• Support company objectives through effective supply chain management.

Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Officer to create and maintain good relationships with key suppliers to ensure all ingredients, packaging, equipment and services are of the highest quality and delivered on time. We’re looking for someone focused on increasing productivity by introducing smart sourcing solutions and agile services to decrease manual work.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for capital equipment, services, food ingredients, packaging sourcing and procurement activities within assigned categories/locations.
• Collaborates with the project team to establish requirements and execute the full sourcing process to meet the project's defined technical scope.
• Develop, lead and execute food and non-food sourcing strategies.
• Work closely with the Operations team, Automation team, and Maintenance teams to enable fast execution of assets/ equipment procurement decisions.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve the effectiveness.
• Communicate with stakeholders (Supply chain, engineering, Finance, and kitchen team) to ensure clear requirements and service documentation.
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers for Kitchen equipment and services.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand while determining the quantity and timing of deliveries.

Ideal Candidate

• Must have had a minimum of 3 years of previous proven experience as an equipment purchasing officer or similar position.
• Knowledge of the Saudi inbound logistics cycle.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.
• Interest in market dynamics along with a business sense.
• A knack for negotiation and networking.
• Ability to gather and analyze data.
• Solid judgment along with decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities.