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About the Role

NANCO Group is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee all procurement activities for fleet operations across all regions. This role is responsible for the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality acquisition of spare parts, vehicles, materials, and services. The Purchasing Manager will lead a distributed team of purchasing representatives, optimize the supply chain, and ensure alignment with company policies and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual procurement plans aligned with fleet operational requirements.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to regional purchasing representatives and monitor their performance.
• Source and procure spare parts, materials, and services at competitive prices while meeting quality standards.
• Build and maintain an updated database of approved suppliers across all regions.
• Manage both local and international procurement processes, including in-person and online transactions.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal commercial terms and favorable agreements.
• Review and validate Purchase Orders (POs) for accuracy, compliance, and completeness.
• Follow up on all procurement orders until final delivery and successful receipt of goods.
• Review and manage supplier contracts, ensuring timely renewals and adherence to terms.
• Coordinate with warehouse and inventory teams to ensure material availability.
• Collaborate with maintenance workshops to ensure uninterrupted fleet operations.
• Review and compare quotations technically and financially before making recommendations.
• Monitor market price fluctuations and prepare comparative analysis reports.
• Maintain complete and organized procurement records, including POs, quotations, invoices, and contracts.
• Prepare periodic procurement reports for the Fleet Executive Director.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual procurement budget.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of procurement policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency and reduce overall costs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in procurement, with a preference for experience in the automotive or fleet-related industries.
• Proven experience managing multi-site procurement teams.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle spare parts, for both light and heavy vehicles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in both Arabic and English, spoken and written.

Required Skills

• Procurement Strategy and Planning
• Procurement Operations Management
• Supplier Management and Development
• Negotiation and Contract Management
• ERP Systems Proficiency
• Microsoft Office Suite Expertise
• Analytical and Decision-making Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Fleet Operations Knowledge
• Spare Parts Management

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of experience.