Procurement Specialist

About SaudiBio:

Saudi Biotechnology Manufacturing Company (SAUDIBIO) is a Saudi Joint Stock Company and was established in 2010. A leading biopharmaceutical company duly incorporated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, SaudiBio has a multipurpose sterile fill and finish facility for biopharmaceutical products and is a leading insulin manufacturer in Saudi Arabia.

About the Job Location :

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Working Days and Hours:

Sunday to Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Position title:

Procurement Specialist

Main Responsibilities:

• Researching and identifying prospective suppliers.
• Liaising with internal customers and maintaining strong supplier relations.
• Evaluating products/services and suppliers according to key business criteria.
• Overseeing requisition and purchase creation activities, including searching catalogs for goods/services, collecting quotes, and selecting suppliers.
• Preparing proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions.
• Ensure the highest quality, best prices, and on-time delivery for the goods/services purchased and meet specific technical specifications.
• Monitoring and optimizing the tactical sourcing process, checking for alternative suppliers, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
• Compare suppliers' bills with bids and purchase orders to verify accuracy.
• Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
• Back-charge vendors & suppliers for defective/short/non-supply of materials.
• Following up with Finance for the vendor payments.
• Ensuring on-time submission of customs clearance papers to the logistics team.
• Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns.
• Utilizing data analysis tools to evaluate supplier performance and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Preparing reports and maintaining procurement records.
• Ensuring that purchasing activities are in accordance with the local & international legal, governmental, and company policies and regulatory standards.
• Ensure complete adherence of self and team to company policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience:

Educational qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, or similar; industrial engineering; or supply chain management degree.
• Procurement Qualification (Preferred) (e.g., CIPP, CIPM, SPM, CIPS, or equivalent or relevant master's).

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or purchasing
• Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills in English
• Knowledge of procurement concepts, processes, activities and trends
• Analytical thinking and the ability to analyze complex data to inform purchasing decisions
• Attention to detail and the ability to review and verify procurement documents for accuracy and compliance
• Proficiency in utilizing data analysis tools to extract insights and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and budgets
• Aware of developing contracts and relationship management with vendors
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills