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About AlRuwais and the Procurement Specialist Role

AlRuwais Contracting Company, established in 2012, is a key contributor to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, specializing in complex infrastructure projects across the Kingdom. With a workforce of over 2,500 professionals, AlRuwais serves as a trusted partner for strategic government initiatives, including high-security and mission-critical projects for clients such as Riyadh Municipality, the Ministry of Sports, and defense sector entities. We are seeking a dedicated Procurement Specialist to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, supporting our operational needs and project deliveries.

Purpose of the Role

The Procurement Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient acquisition of materials and services required for AlRuwais's diverse projects. This full-time position involves managing the end-to-end procurement cycle, from supplier identification and negotiation to order tracking and compliance, directly contributing to project timelines and cost-effectiveness while adhering to company policies and safety standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Receive and review purchase requests from various departments, ensuring all required approvals are complete.
• Search for qualified local and international suppliers and obtain competitive price quotations in line with approved specifications.
• Prepare requests for quotation, collect supplier proposals, and conduct commercial comparisons and analyses.
• Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and contractual conditions to achieve optimal value.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders through SAP or ERP systems, ensuring timely submission to suppliers.
• Follow up with suppliers to obtain order confirmations and ensure adherence to agreed delivery schedules.
• Track open purchase orders and resolve any delays, shortages, or supply-related issues.
• Coordinate with shipping companies and customs clearance agents to ensure smooth import and supply operations.
• Manage shipment tracking, customs clearance requirements, and SABER platform documentation as needed.
• Verify that received materials and services conform to specifications, purchase orders, and approved contracts.
• Support operational procurement needs, project purchases, and capital expenditures to ensure business continuity.
• Maintain the approved supplier database, and continuously search for, qualify, and approve new suppliers.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, and participate in supplier development and improvement programs.
• Prepare procurement reports, price comparisons, savings analyses, and supplier evaluation reports.
• Maintain continuous coordination with planning, production, warehousing, quality, operations, and finance departments to achieve procurement objectives.
• Follow up on payments, invoices, documentary credits, and supplier settlements in coordination with the finance department.
• Ensure accurate maintenance and organization of all procurement documents and records, ready for review and audit.
• Comply with procurement policies and procedures, quality standards, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing procurement efficiency, achieving cost savings, and improving supplier performance.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Procurement Manager within the scope of the role.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this position should possess 0-1 years of experience in a procurement or related field. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks within a dynamic environment are essential. Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems for procurement processes is required.

Work Setting

This full-time role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Procurement Specialist will work collaboratively within a professional team, interacting with various internal departments and external suppliers to support the successful execution of critical infrastructure projects.

Application Process

We invite qualified candidates who meet the specified requirements to apply for this opportunity to contribute to AlRuwais's mission in Saudi Arabia.