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Procurement Supervisor
ORG UAC
Dammam, KSA
Full-time
Mid-Senior
Onsite
Discovered 5 days ago
Procurement operationsSupplier managementNegotiationPurchase order managementCost controlMaterial sourcing planning
Key Skills for This Role
Procurement operationsSupplier managementNegotiationPurchase order managementCost controlMaterial sourcing planning
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Procurement Operations
- Supervise daily procurement activities and ensure timely processing of purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
- Review requisitions for completeness, accuracy, and budget compliance, and ensure POs follow the company approval matrix.
- Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations for competitive pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
- Follow up on PO status and supplier commitments to prevent shortages and production disruptions.
Material Sourcing Planning
- Develop material sourcing plans based on forecasted production volumes, aligned with Production and Planning.
- Apply safety stock strategies and supplier lead times to determine order quantities and timing.
- Work with Warehouse and Inventory teams to maintain availability while avoiding unnecessary purchases.
Supplier Management and Negotiation
- Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers and vendors; maintain an updated supplier database.
- Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contract conditions.
- Monitor supplier performance (quality, pricing, reliability, delivery) and resolve issues such as pricing discrepancies, quality concerns, and delays.
Cost Control and Reporting
- Conduct price comparisons and market assessments to support purchasing decisions.
- Identify savings through bulk purchasing, long-term agreements, and improved commercial terms without compromising quality.
- Monitor procurement spend, support budget control, and report on cost savings and procurement performance.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Finance to meet business requirements, including supplier invoices and payment issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Proven experience in sourcing, supplier negotiation, PO management, and cost control.
- Hands-on SAP experience.
- Experience supervising a procurement team is preferred.
- Knowledge of procurement procedures, supplier evaluation, and purchasing documentation.
Skills
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Analytical and commercial mindset.
- Leadership and team supervision.
- Clear communication and coordination.
- Planning, organization, and problem-solving.
- High attention to detail.
- Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Good written and spoken English (Arabic is an advantage).
- Integrity, accountability, and professional ethics.
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