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About the Role

Aljeel Medical is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process for locally sourced goods and services, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with company policies and procurement standards. The position focuses on supplier sourcing, commercial negotiations, purchase order management, and supplier performance monitoring to ensure continuity of supply and value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete procurement lifecycle, from sourcing and supplier selection to purchase order issuance and supplier performance management.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on quality, service, cost, and business requirements.
• Conduct Requests for Quotation (RFQs), competitive bidding, and comprehensive supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and service agreements with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain a reliable and approved supplier base.
• Create and manage purchase orders in accordance with approved requisitions and procurement policies.
• Ensure procurement transactions are processed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Monitor order status and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure proper reconciliation between purchase orders, goods received, and supplier invoices.
• Maintain supplier records, qualification documents, and contractual information.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed service levels, quality standards, pricing, and delivery commitments.
• Address supplier performance issues and support corrective action plans as required.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships to support business continuity.
• Support cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and operational efficiency.
• Support spend analysis activities and procurement reporting.
• Promote compliance with approved procurement practices and controls.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records.
• Support internal and external audits related to procurement activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement requirements are met effectively.

Experience and Education Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing, with a preference for experience in local KSA supplier markets and within a regulated distribution or healthcare environment.
• Hands-on experience running RFQs and negotiating price and payment terms with suppliers.
• Working knowledge of ERP procurement modules (requisition, purchase order, three-way match).

Work Type and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering an opportunity to contribute to Aljeel Medical's operations within a dynamic procurement function.