Purchasing & Stores Officer

The Purchasing & Stores Officer is responsible for managing the entire procurement process, ensuring the quality and compliance of purchased goods, maintaining inventory accuracy, and overseeing subcontractor performance. This role is essential for optimizing purchasing efficiency and ensuring effective store management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the procurement process by creating and processing purchase orders, ensuring that all items meet quality standards and specifications.
• Conduct thorough quality checks on purchased goods and services, ensuring compliance with company standards from start to finish.
• Prepare and maintain detailed purchasing and costing reports to aid in financial oversight and strategic decision-making.
• Oversee storekeeping activities, ensuring all inward and outward item movements are accurately recorded, inventory levels are properly maintained, and stock data is consistently updated.
• Perform regular inventory audits to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent discrepancies.
• Communicate with subcontractors and labor-supply companies, review and validate all agreements/contracts for accuracy and compliance with terms and conditions, and monitor their performance and effectiveness.
• Compile and generate all necessary reports related to purchasing and inventory management, providing insights for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to align purchasing strategies with overall company goals and operational needs.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory management, preferably in a similar industry.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and inventory control practices.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to generate detailed reports and insights.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, facilitating effective collaboration across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in relevant software for purchasing and inventory management, and basic Microsoft Excel capabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience you have in purchasing, or inventory management?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• Arabic (Required)
• English (Required)

Location:

• Damam (Required)