Purchase Specialist📣 Job Ad

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.

Join Parsons as a Procurement Specialist!

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities at Parsons. We are looking for an amazingly talented Procurement Specialist to join our team! This role is essential in ensuring quality, efficiency, and timeliness of services provided to clients and project personnel.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and reports to provide insights into supply chain performance.
• Prepare procurement schedule using suitable software (Excel/P6/Microsoft Project).
• Analyze trends and identify areas for improvement within the supply chain processes.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable recommendations.
• Review and prepare all procurement and contract management documentation.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and resolve disputes.
• Follow-up on contracts and ensure adherence to procurement policies.
• Prepare presentations regarding category strategies and performance for senior leadership.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement management.
• Excellent Arabic / English verbal and written communication skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience of working internationally (preference for KSA experience).
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Power BI and Excel).

Join Our Team as a Procurement Specialist!
Parsons is seeking an amazingly talented Procurement Specialist to enhance our procurement functions. You will play a vital role in ensuring the quality, efficiency, and timeliness of services provided to clients and project personnel. As a Procurement Specialist, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and reports to offer insights into supply chain performance.
• Prepare procurement schedules using suitable software (*, Excel, P6, Microsoft Project).
• Analyze trends and identify improvements in supply chain processes.
• Monitor KPIs and provide actionable recommendations.
• Review RFP documents and ensure contracts meet requirements.
• Launch competitions and manage supplier interactions during the RFP period.
• Conduct price analyses and report findings.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and resolve disputes.
• Ensure adherence to procurement management procedures.

Desired Skills: You should have a Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, business, or a related field, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement management. Proficiency in Arabic and English, as well as strong computer skills in Microsoft applications, is essential. Experience working internationally, preferably in Saudi Arabia, is preferred.