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About UCC Holding

UCC Holding is seeking a Procurement Officer (Fresh Graduate) to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to the organization's operational objectives and strategic sourcing initiatives within a dynamic environment.

Role Overview

The Procurement Officer is responsible for streamlining sourcing processes, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services. This role focuses on optimizing cost efficiency, maintaining inventory levels to meet organizational needs, and cultivating strong supplier relationships. Key aspects include evaluating supplier performance and enforcing compliance with procurement policies and regulations to support overall operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the supply strategy and its implications to inform and align respective stakeholders.
• Utilize competitive insights to shape strategies that counter competitive threats.
• Remove organizational barriers to deliver exceptional internal and/or external customer service.
• Represent the organization in an honest, ethical, and professional way, encouraging others to do so in alignment with the operating framework.
• Manage financial and budgetary aspects based on the assigned area of responsibility.
• Identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities, and efficiencies.
• Lead the delivery of savings and operating cash flow programs within their scope of category (products/services).
• Continuously drive operational excellence in strategic sourcing.
• Develop and follow superior procurement management strategies and practices to effectively reap maximum value from Procurement.
• Formulate and manage a strategic plan that captures total procurement value to sustain a competitive edge.
• Adapt company-wide use of best practices to support the organization in achieving strategic objectives and maximizing business opportunities.
• Engage and collaborate with both key internal and external stakeholders to improve service while reducing supply costs.
• Lead in identifying and analyzing cost reduction opportunities to achieve and deliver financial targets.
• Oversee and manage the rationalization of suppliers, materials, and services that meet business requirements.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Engineering.
• Professional Qualification in Supply Chain/Logistics related courses or any related technical certificates.
• 0-1 years of experience, suitable for a fresh graduate.

Work Type and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Application Information

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.