Procurement Officer

About the Role

UCC Holding is seeking a Procurement Officer to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for optimizing sourcing processes, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services. The Procurement Officer will focus on cost efficiency, inventory management, and cultivating strong supplier relationships to support operational objectives and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate supply strategies to inform and align stakeholders.
• Utilize competitive insights to develop strategies that address market threats.
• Remove organizational barriers to ensure high levels of internal and external customer service.
• Represent the organization ethically and professionally, promoting alignment with the operating framework.
• Manage financial and budgetary aspects within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities, and overall efficiencies.
• Lead the delivery of savings and operating cash flow programs within designated product/service categories.
• Continuously drive operational excellence in strategic sourcing practices.
• Develop and follow procurement management strategies to maximize value from procurement activities.
• Formulate and manage a strategic plan to capture total procurement value and maintain a competitive edge.
• Adapt company-wide best practices to support strategic objectives and maximize business opportunities.
• Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve service while reducing supply costs.
• Lead in identifying and analyzing cost reduction opportunities to achieve financial targets.
• Oversee and manage the rationalization of suppliers, materials, and services to meet business requirements.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in line with company and IMS policies.

Qualifications and Experience

• A university graduate with a minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement.
• Demonstrated experience within the construction industry in the GCC region is required.
• The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of overall professional experience.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, focusing on procurement operations within a dynamic construction industry setting. The role involves working closely with various internal departments and external suppliers to achieve organizational goals.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.