SPECIALIST - OEM SOURCING📣 Job Ad

About the Role

EFS Facilities Services Group is seeking a commercially driven and technically proficient Specialist - OEM Sourcing to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role supports strategic procurement and vendor management across our facilities management operations. The Specialist will focus on driving cost optimization, ensuring quality assurance, and enhancing supplier performance, particularly within engineering and technical categories.

The OEM Sourcing Specialist will manage the end-to-end process of sourcing, evaluating, and managing Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and technical suppliers essential for our FM operations. This position requires a combination of engineering knowledge and procurement expertise to establish optimal vendor partnerships, achieve cost efficiencies, and maintain reliable supply chains that meet stringent operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard OEM vendors and technical suppliers across various FM service lines.
• Manage the complete sourcing lifecycle, including issuing RFQs, conducting negotiations, and finalizing contracts.
• Ensure all procurement activities align with defined technical specifications, operational needs, and client Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for engineering equipment, spare parts, and specialized technical services.
• Lead initiatives focused on cost optimization, value engineering, and supplier consolidation to enhance efficiency and reduce expenditure.
• Continuously monitor supplier performance, service quality, and adherence to delivery timelines.
• Collaborate effectively with operations, engineering, and finance departments for procurement planning and accurate demand forecasting.
• Maintain comprehensive vendor databases, manage contract records, and ensure meticulous procurement documentation.
• Uphold compliance with all established procurement policies, audit requirements, and governance frameworks.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, with a preference for experience within Facilities Management (FM), Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP), or broader engineering industries.
• A strong technical understanding of HVAC systems, electrical systems, mechanical systems, or other FM-related equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing directly with OEMs, technical vendors, and managing supplier negotiations.
• Strong commercial acumen, with proven skills in cost analysis and contract management.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple vendors and projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• GCC experience in FM procurement is highly preferred.

Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical preferred) or Supply Chain Management. Professional certifications in procurement or supply chain, such as CIPS or equivalent, are considered an advantage.

Required Skills

• Procurement
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Cost Optimization
• Quality Assurance
• Supplier Performance Management
• Engineering Principles
• Technical Category Management
• Request for Quotations (RFQs)
• Negotiation
• Contract Finalization
• Technical Specification Adherence
• Operational Requirement Alignment
• Client SLA Management
• Strategic Sourcing Planning
• Value Engineering
• Supplier Consolidation
• Demand Forecasting
• Procurement Policy Compliance
• Audit Requirements Management
• Governance Frameworks Application
• HVAC Systems Knowledge
• Electrical Systems Knowledge
• Mechanical Systems Knowledge
• FM-Related Equipment Expertise
• Commercial Acumen
• Cost Analysis
• Contract Management
• Project Management
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork
• Problem-Solving

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within a dynamic environment that requires effective collaboration across multiple departments to ensure successful procurement outcomes for the company's extensive facilities management operations.