Purchase specialist Jobs in Saudi Arabia

• Manage supplier relationships and sourcing processes.
• Coordinate purchasing activities to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Evaluate supplier performance and negotiate contracts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Proven experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment.

• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers of food products and kitchen supplies to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Market Research: Conduct regular market research to ensure competitive pricing and availability of essential ingredients, adjusting purchasing strategies as needed.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts, prices, and delivery terms with vendors to achieve optimal value while maintaining product quality.
• Timely Purchases: Ensure timely purchasing and delivery of goods to meet kitchen production schedules.
• Inventory Monitoring: Monitor inventory levels in coordination with the warehouse and kitchen team to prevent stock shortages or excess.
• Collaboration with Kitchen Staff: Work closely with chefs to understand product requirements and maintain high-quality standards.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with current suppliers and develop new supplier networks.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure that all purchased items meet health regulations and hygiene standards.
• Department Requests: Manage and fulfill purchase requests from various departments quickly and efficiently.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4-9 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the food and catering industry.
• Strong knowledge of food products, perishables, and kitchen equipment.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and MS Office.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure a reliable supply.
• Procurement Execution: Process purchase requests, issue purchase orders (POs), and monitor delivery schedules to meet company needs.
• Negotiation & Cost Analysis: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contract conditions to achieve cost savings.
• Inventory & Demand Planning: Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with internal teams to forecast future requirements.
• Compliance: Ensure all purchases adhere to company policies, procedures, and quality standards.

• Bachelor’s or Diploma degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years in purchasing, procurement, or inventory control.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and experience with ERP systems.
• Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, analytical thinking, communication, and time management skills.

• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure a reliable supply.
• Procurement Execution: Process purchase requests, issue purchase orders (POs), and monitor delivery schedules to meet company needs.
• Negotiation & Cost Analysis: Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contract conditions to achieve cost savings.
• Inventory & Demand Planning: Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with internal teams to forecast future requirements.
• Compliance: Ensure all purchases adhere to company policies, procedures, and quality standards.

• Bachelor’s or Diploma degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years in purchasing, procurement, or inventory control.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and experience with ERP systems.
• Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, analytical thinking, communication, and time management skills.

• Supervise the pricing of customer orders.
• Oversee the procurement team and organize their operations.
• Conduct analysis on competition in the supply field.
• Perform cost analysis and analyze supply tenders.
• Prepare technical proposals for supply tenders.
• Certify suppliers and approve external (import) suppliers.
• Manage import operations efficiently.
• Develop and update procurement regulations and databases.
• Collaborate with the projects department on pricing for operation and maintenance tenders.

We are looking for a "smart" and agile purchasing officer who will act as a link between us and the suppliers. Our main goal for this role is to secure the company's needs (food and coffee sector) with the best possible quality and very competitive prices.

Required skills and attributes:
Responsiveness: Immediate response to phone calls and WhatsApp messages is a must (we need someone who is always "on the line" and proactive).
Negotiation skills: High skill in persuasion and bargaining to get the best deals and prices.
Accuracy and honesty: Organizing invoices, comparing price offers, and ensuring the quality of supply.
Supplier management: The ability to search for new suppliers and build strong relationships with them.

Benefits:
Salary: Determined after the interview (based on experience and skill).
A youthful, flexible, and fast-growing work environment (Startup).
Opportunities for professional development as the company expands.

Additional requirements:
Having a car for transportation when needed is preferred.
Previous experience in the restaurant and café sector is preferred.

• Prepare and send Requests for Quotations.
• Update the vendor database.
• Maintain project-wise quotations in a shared folder for easy access.
• Coordinate with the Purchase Engineer to prepare Purchase Orders (POs).
• Draft letters and office notes in collaboration with the Purchase Engineer.
• Finalize POs in the SAP system, based on feedback from the account payable team or site team.
• Update the Purchase Order Status Report daily according to approved quality documentation.
• Ensure timely filing of Purchase Orders.
• Initiate supplier evaluations for assigned projects and record feedback from the Project Manager.
• Maintain documentation required for periodic ISO audits.

• Deliver planned activities to meet operational and development targets as per scheduled timelines.
• Effectively utilize resources to achieve objectives in a cost-efficient manner.
• Provide periodic reports detailing deviations and the execution of planned tasks.

• Academic Qualification: Diploma Degree in Administration.
• Work Experience: 2 to 5 years.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office, project management, negotiation, and teamwork.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, creativity, initiative, analytical thinking, and time management.

• Procurement Specialist

• The applicant must be Saudi national
• Suitable qualification for each specialty
• Experience from 2 to 10 years depending on the position
• Practical experience in the same field
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work within a team

• Implement engineering and administrative tasks according to the specialty
• Prepare reports and follow up on workflow
• Manage daily operations and coordination between departments
• Monitor costs, purchases, and resources
• Support administrative and organizational tasks

• Professional work environment in the industrial sector
• Opportunities for professional development
• Competitive salaries and benefits