Buyer

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

• *Sourcing & Procurement*
• Source and procure direct materials, indirect goods, services, tooling, and capital equipment as required by the business.
• Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to approved and prospective suppliers, evaluate responses,
• and recommend the most suitable commercial and technical solutions.
• Create and manage purchase orders within the ERP system, ensuring accuracy of specifications, quantities, pricing, and delivery terms.
• Monitor and expedite open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and resolve potential supply shortages.
• *Supplier Management*
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective suppliers to ensure reliable supply and continuous improvement.
• Support supplier qualification and evaluation activities in line with established procurement standards.
• Monitor supplier performance against key metrics including delivery performance, quality, responsiveness, and service levels.
• Address supplier performance concerns and escalate recurring issues when necessary.

*Negotiation & Cost Management*

• Lead negotiations with suppliers regarding pricing, payment terms, lead times, and contractual agreements.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives through competitive sourcing, supplier consolidation, and value engineering opportunities.
• Monitor purchase price variances and support cost performance reporting against budget targets.
• Review and manage supplier contracts, framework agreements, and annual pricing arrangements.

*Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination*

• Collaborate with Planning, Warehouse, Operations, and Finance teams to align purchasing activities with inventory objectives and business requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and support effective replenishment planning to avoid stock shortages and excess inventory.
• Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies, goods receipt issues, and supplier-related documentation concerns.
• *Compliance & Reporting*
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, approval authorities, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Prepare procurement reports including spend analysis, supplier performance, savings initiatives,
• nd purchasing trends.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier databases, and procurement documentation within the ERP system.
• Support internal and external audits by providing procurement records and supporting documentation as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of procurement or purchasing experience within a manufacturing,
• industrial, or production environment.
• Experience using ERP procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and commercial decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of direct and indirect materials procurement within manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel for spend analysis and reporting.
• Professional procurement certification (e.g., CIPS) is considered an advantage.
• Strong communication skills in English; Arabic language proficiency is preferred.