About the Role
Esnad Contracting is seeking a Procurement Quality Control Supervisor to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to ensuring that all procured materials, equipment, and vendor deliverables adhere to stringent project specifications, approved standards, contractual obligations, and established quality management procedures. The Procurement Quality Control Supervisor will oversee quality aspects throughout the procurement lifecycle, from initial supplier assessment to final material acceptance, thereby safeguarding the integrity and quality of all project inputs.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and approve vendor quality documents, including material submittals and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
- Coordinate vendor, supplier, and third-party inspections to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Monitor the compliance of procured materials with project specifications and established quality standards throughout the procurement process.
- Conduct comprehensive supplier audits and vendor qualification assessments to verify capabilities and adherence to quality protocols.
- Follow up diligently on Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and other quality-related issues to ensure timely resolution.
- Coordinate effectively with Procurement, Engineering, QA/QC, and Project Teams to ensure all quality requirements are consistently met.
- Prepare and maintain accurate procurement quality reports and essential documentation for project records and audits.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- A minimum of 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in Procurement Quality Control, Supplier Quality, Vendor Inspection, QA/QC, or a similar field.
- Proven experience working on infrastructure, roads, utilities, civil construction, industrial, EPC, or mega projects.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and inspection agencies.
Required Skills and Expertise
- Expertise in Procurement Quality Control (PQC) and Vendor Quality Management.
- Proficiency in conducting Supplier Audits & Qualification processes.
- Strong capabilities in Material Inspection & Testing and the development/review of Inspection & Test Plans (ITP).
- Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and managing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
- Thorough understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and the Technical Submittals & Material Approval Processes.
- Knowledge of International Quality Standards and Construction Specifications.
- Skilled in Vendor Inspection & Supplier Management.
- Proficient in Quality Assurance & Quality Control methodologies.
- Adept at Technical Documentation Review and ensuring Audit & Compliance.
- Strong Problem-Solving abilities.
- Excellent Communication & Coordination skills.
- Proficient in Report Writing.
- Effective Stakeholder Management.
- Exceptional Attention to Detail.
- Demonstrated Team Leadership capabilities.
Additional Information
The role is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Preferred certifications include ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor, PMP Certification, CSWIP, NACE, API, ASNT, or equivalent quality certifications, and Saudi Council of Engineers Registration for KSA-based candidates. Experience in infrastructure projects, roads & highways, utilities, civil construction, industrial projects, EPC projects, and major developments such as Aramco, SABIC, Royal Commission, SEC, NEOM, Red Sea, Qiddiya, or Diriyah is highly preferred.