Procurement Supervisor

Main Responsibilities

• Procure materials, parts, supplies, and equipment efficiently, ensuring timely delivery while adhering to quality standards and specifications.
• Identify and interview suppliers to verify product availability and sales terms.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with vendors to optimize costs.
• Collaborate with the accounts payable team to ensure timely supplier payments.
• Monitor and report on outstanding payments, following up to resolve pending issues.
• Analyze and report departmental KPIs, investigating causes of any deviations from targets.
• Oversee audit action plans, ensuring all open items are closed promptly, and coordinate professionally with auditors.
• Develop favorable payment terms with suppliers to minimize cash purchases.
• Update the pricing matrix monthly for accuracy.
• Maintain up-to-date supplier records.
• Prepare and archive supplier evaluation reports systematically.
• Identify risks relating to potential price increases or material shortages due to supplier problems.
• Execute procurement strategies and policies consistently.
• Ensure all purchase orders conform to company policies.
• Maintain a minimum of three suppliers for each item critical to customer supply.
• Address and resolve issues regarding product quality, delivery, or service discrepancies.
• Conduct annual supplier evaluations to assess performance.
• Report cost-saving initiatives while actively seeking new saving opportunities.
• Keep detailed records of all purchase orders and regularly update order management systems.
• Implement effective tracking systems to ensure timely delivery of goods and services orders.
• Manage and resolve concerns or claims from vendors or contractors.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• Bring 5 to 8 years of procurement experience, including both local and international purchasing processes.
• Demonstrated experience working within Saudi Arabia.
• Experience in the manufacturing sector, preferably in packaging or related industries.

Additional Competencies

• Analyze historical procurement data and forecasts to drive cost-reduction initiatives.
• Contribute to developing equipment, product, or alternative material specifications.
• Identify and promote training opportunities for team development.

Working Environment

• Join a modern, internationally-oriented company with a stable growth trajectory.
• Engage with a dynamic and youthful team.
• Enjoy the opportunity to work independently within defined responsibilities.