Procurement and Contracts Specialist

About the Role

Bahri is seeking a Procurement and Contracts Specialist to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves leading and managing procurement and contracting activities for various non-operational services and goods across the company. The specialist will be responsible for implementing procurement policies, procedures, and compliance measures, adhering to industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify competitive sources for quality goods and services.
• Prepare unique, purchase-specific requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotes (RFQs), invitations for bids (IFBs), and requests for information (RFIs) for each requirement.
• Draft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute various contract agreements, including consulting, services, blanket purchase, and licensing contracts.
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data to ensure price reasonableness, and review contract provisions to achieve cost efficiencies and reductions.
• Implement strategies for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, quality improvements, and process efficiencies in line with Procurement guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Procurement Metrics and Compliance

• Maintain the procurement database using various metrics.
• Ensure continuous updates of Contract Administration procedures to meet current and future demands.
• Verify purchase order compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and communication protocols, and resolve any discrepancies.

Relationship and Contract Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure seamless business support.
• Develop best practices and enhance the contract administration area for Bahri.
• Monitor and ensure procured services and goods comply with contracting deliverables.
• Review contract claims for conformance to Bahri policy, request amendment approvals, and discuss defects and delivery problems with suppliers.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in procurement and contract management. The role requires a strong understanding of procurement processes, contract drafting, negotiation, and compliance within an organizational framework.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, focusing on strategic procurement and contract activities within a dynamic corporate environment.