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About the Role

Elm Company is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is central to executing procurement activities and sourcing processes, ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services. The specialist will maintain strong supplier relationships, support contract administration, and optimize procurement value in compliance with organizational policies, quality standards, and business requirements. Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of procurement plans aligned with business needs, analyzing requirements and recommending suitable sourcing approaches.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on organizational requirements, maintaining records and supporting vendor classification and onboarding activities.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with suppliers, facilitating communication between suppliers and internal stakeholders, and coordinating issue resolution.
• Support RFQ/RFP preparation and issuance, evaluating supplier proposals against technical and commercial requirements, and participating in negotiations to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders in accordance with approved requests, ensuring procurement documentation is complete and accurate, and following up for timely delivery.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of supplier contracts, monitoring contract validity, renewals, and amendments, and maintaining contract records.
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand procurement requirements, providing guidance on procurement processes and best practices, and assisting in defining specifications.

Operational Compliance and Standards

• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, and responsiveness, supporting procurement reporting and performance tracking.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, local content requirements, and all relevant departmental policies, processes, and standard operating procedures.
• Comply with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
• Adhere to all relevant information security practices and standards to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or a related field.

Experience and Skills

• 5-10 years of experience in procurement.
• Good understanding of procurement policies, contract administration, and commercial practices.

Work Location

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