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About the Buyer Role

Kaizen Firm is seeking a dedicated Buyer to join our team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to sourcing, negotiating, and procuring a diverse range of materials, components, tooling, services, and indirect goods. The Buyer will ensure purchases are made at the best overall value from approved suppliers and delivered on time to meet operational and production demands. This position plays a key role in supplier management, cost optimization, and adherence to all procurement policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure direct materials, indirect goods, services, tooling, and capital equipment as required by the business.
• Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to approved and prospective suppliers, evaluate responses, and recommend suitable commercial and technical solutions.
• Create and manage purchase orders within the ERP system, ensuring accuracy of specifications, quantities, pricing, and delivery terms.
• Monitor and expedite open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and proactively resolve potential supply shortages.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective suppliers to ensure a reliable supply chain.
• Support supplier qualification and evaluation activities in line with established procurement standards and company policies.
• Monitor supplier performance against key metrics including delivery, quality, responsiveness, and service levels.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers regarding pricing, payment terms, lead times, and contractual agreements.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives through competitive sourcing and value engineering opportunities.
• Monitor purchase price variances and support cost performance reporting against budget targets.
• Review and manage supplier contracts, framework agreements, and annual pricing arrangements.
• Collaborate with Planning, Warehouse, Operations, and Finance teams to align purchasing activities with inventory objectives and business requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and support effective replenishment planning to avoid shortages and minimize excess inventory.
• Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies, goods receipt issues, and supplier-related documentation concerns.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, approval authorities, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Prepare procurement reports, including spend analysis, supplier performance metrics, and savings initiatives.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier databases, and procurement documentation within the ERP system.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary procurement records and documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Proven experience using ERP procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and commercial decision-making skills.
• Solid understanding of direct and indirect materials procurement within manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for spend analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Professional procurement certification (*, CIPS) is considered an advantage. Arabic language proficiency is preferred.