Procurement Manager

2.1 Category Strategy & Planning for Building Materials

1. Formulate category procurement strategies for Saudi building materials (including steel, cement, sand and gravel, aluminum materials, doors & windows, bathroom fixtures, stone materials, fire-fighting materials, etc.), align with local infrastructure, residential and industrial project demands, and deliver annual/quarterly category plans and cost reduction targets.

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Conduct in-depth research on Saudi building materials market conditions, price trends, production capacity distribution and import policies (including tariff, customs clearance and certification requirements), and establish a market price benchmark database and early warning mechanism.

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Analyze historical procurement data, cost structure and supplier performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and promote the implementation of centralized procurement, framework agreements and local sourcing strategies.

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Build a local supplier pool for Saudi building materials, develop high-quality manufacturers, traders and agents, focusing on suppliers with cost-effectiveness, valid certifications (e.g., SASO) and stable production capacity.

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Lead supplier admission assessment (qualification, production capacity, quality, pricing, delivery and after-sales service), on-site audit, business negotiation and contract signing, and establish a qualified supplier directory.

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Implement supplier performance management (including quality pass rate, on-time delivery rate, price competitiveness and service response), conduct monthly/quarterly performance evaluation, optimize supplier structure via survival of the fittest, and resolve supply anomalies in quality, delivery and claims.

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Maintain relationships with core suppliers, negotiate long-term cooperation agreements, credit terms, rebates and joint cost reduction plans, and build strategic partnership relationships.

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Align with project and client demands in the Middle East, integrate procurement requirements, formulate bidding and procurement schemes (tendering, price comparison and negotiation), and lead business negotiation and contract execution.

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Manage the full lifecycle of procurement orders, including order placement, delivery follow-up, quality sampling inspection, logistics tracking, customs clearance coordination, warehousing acceptance and reconciliation & settlement, to ensure efficient delivery with guaranteed quality, quantity and cost.

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Control overall procurement costs, review supplier quotations, drive price comparison and cost reduction initiatives, and manage comprehensive costs including unit price, freight, tariff and customs clearance fees.

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Handle procurement exceptions such as quality disputes, delivery delays, goods damage and shortage, claims and return & replacement, and minimize business losses.

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Ensure all procurement activities comply with Saudi laws and regulations, customs policies, SASO certification requirements, as well as JD Group’s procurement management systems and integrity compliance rules.

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Establish a sound procurement risk control system to prevent potential risks including price fraud, supplier default, compliance violations and integrity risks, and conduct regular internal risk self-inspection and audit.

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Promote standardization and digitalization of procurement processes, improve category databases, supplier files and price ledgers, and connect with JD Industrial’s procurement system to enhance operational efficiency and transparency.