Procurement Specialist FMD

About the Role

First Gulf Company is seeking a Procurement Specialist FMD to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves managing end-to-end sourcing and category management for Non-Medical/Facility Management procurement categories, ensuring a continuous and competitively sourced supply of spare parts and FM-related items.

Role Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the entire procurement lifecycle for Facility Management (FMD) Non-Medical categories. This includes strategic sourcing and category management to secure essential spare parts and FM-related items, focusing on competitive pricing and uninterrupted service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute category strategy for Non-Medical/FM procurement categories under the guidance of the Procurement Manager.
• Conduct market analysis and technical-commercial sourcing for assigned Non-Medical/FM categories.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), perform commercial evaluations, and compile Quotation Comparative Sheets.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage the supplier recommendation process.
• Integrate applicable Saudi Local Content requirements into sourcing and supplier evaluation, including locally manufactured products and compliance with mandatory lists.
• Maintain and execute frame agreements for Non-Medical/FM categories.
• Monitor and manage the performance of Non-Medical/FM suppliers.
• Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities within assigned categories.
• Provide supplier recommendations to support the issuance of Purchase Orders (POs).
• Perform commercial validation of Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) related to Non-Medical/FM procurement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years preferably in Facility Management.
• Demonstrated strong negotiation, category management, and supplier evaluation skills.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, with a preference for Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Familiarity with Saudi Local Content requirements and their practical application in procurement is preferred.

Work Setting

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering an opportunity to contribute to the procurement operations of First Gulf Company.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply for this role.