Buyer

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop purchasing strategies and identify buying trends to keep the business profitable.

• Conduct self-guided research to become familiar with what products are available as well as their costs and benefits.

• Search available products to find the best combination of quality, price, and delivery.

• Negotiate policies and contracts with various suppliers.

• Manage deliveries to confirm compliance with contracts.

• Monitor stock levels and verify purchase requisitions.

• Keep detailed records and prepare and submit necessary reports.

• Maintain professional relationships with all key suppliers.

• Attend various supplier plants, and vendor interviews to stay informed about changes and advancements in the industry.

• Manage the buying process for a given set of goods in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets.

• Provide technical / commercial assistance to requesting departments to develop awareness of manufacturing processes and improve product knowledge.

• Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets.

• Manage problems and schedule changes and ensure changes are reflected within the ERP systems.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Honest and trustworthy.

• Respectful and Presentable.

• Flexible working hours in order to support plant operations.

• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.

• Flexible and works according to the needs of the organization.

• Demonstrate sound work ethics.

• Detail oriented, analytical and inquisitive.

• Effective written, verbal & listening skills.

• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

• Good planning, monitoring and reporting skills.

• Team player with excellent team building skills.

• Comfortable in an unstructured and fast-paced environment.

• Self-starter, pro-active at gathering information & understanding subject matters.

• Good skills at organizing, analyzing and coordinating.

• Good communication, cooperation, teamwork and presentation skill.

• Skill in using Internet and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power-point).

• Knowledge of the Saudi market vendors and suppliers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 5 years of purchasing/logistics or commercial work-related experience.

• Bachelor Degree prefered / Diploma Minnimum (In Business, Engineering, Technical disciplines).

• Proficiency in English (Reading and Writing).

• Knowledge in SAP (ERP System).

WORK LOCATION:

Jubail (Saudi Arabia).