Purchasing Manager

The Civil Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the purchasing activities of Projects, Business Units & Management to meet internal and external customers' requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for strategic supplier management including selection, qualification, contracts, and negotiations.
• Maintain an updated knowledge of KSA custom & clearance policy, administrative regulations and legal requirements that relate to the purchase goods.
• Work closely with all concerned support functions to ensure purchasing needs are being met.
• Reviewing & Approving Comparison sheet according to his authorization limits.
• Negotiate, Sign & Manage contracts/orders with suppliers of material and services according to his authorization limits.
• Preparation & pre-negotiation for contracts/orders of material & service which has value higher than his authorization limits.
• Review market, price, delivery conditions, and trends to determine present and future material availability.
• Manage the process for finding strong suppliers/logistics providers to develop a consolidated base to meet current and future needs.
• Analyzing the status report of Purchase Request & Purchase Orders & then takes appropriate actions to resolve any expected Problems.
• In coordination with Legal Advisor responsible for preparing contract drafts.
• Responsible for Setting Supply Chain yearly Objectives & Goals & put up the same for Executive Manager Supply Chain approval.
• Measure actual performance against goals on regular basis and present results to higher management.
• Approve & Manage staff training issues.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Minimum 5-10 years of experience in procurement within the construction or civil engineering sector.

Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and standards.

Experience with ERP systems

Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills.

Why Join Alfanar Projects

Since 1976, we've grown and diversified our business to meet the evolving needs of a changing world. Alfanar Projects is an integrated global project developer and engineering, construction, and technology solutions provider with a robust portfolio of landmark projects across the energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.

From Saudi Arabia to the rest of the world, we work closely with governments and partners to deliver strategic projects that support national goals and long-term visions. Our work directly contributes to sustainable development and infrastructure modernization in multiple countries.

At the heart of our success are more than 10,000 professionals, diverse, skilled, and united by purpose. Our global teams are committed to delivering impact-driven solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain

Industries

• Construction

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