Job Description

• Procurement & Sourcing:
• Manage the procurement lifecycle from sourcing and supplier selection to purchase order issuance and supplier performance management.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on quality, service, cost, and business requirements.
• Conduct RFQs (Requests for Quotation), competitive bidding, and supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and service agreements with suppliers.
• Develop and maintain a reliable and approved supplier base.
• Purchase Order Management:
• Create and manage purchase orders in accordance with approved requisitions and procurement policies.
• Ensure procurement transactions are processed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Monitor order status and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure proper reconciliation between purchase orders, goods received, and supplier invoices.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
• Maintain supplier records, qualification documents, and contractual information.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed service levels, quality standards, pricing, and delivery commitments.
• Address supplier performance issues and support corrective action plans where required.
• Build and maintain effective supplier relationships to support business continuity.
• Cost Management & Procurement Efficiency:
• Support cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and operational efficiency.
• Support spend analysis activities and procurement reporting.
• Promote compliance with approved procurement practices and controls.
• Compliance & Governance:
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records.
• Support internal and external audits related to procurement activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement requirements are met effectively.

3. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years in procurement or sourcing, preferably with local KSA supplier markets and in a regulated distribution or healthcare environment.
• Hands-on experience running RFQs and negotiating price and payment terms with suppliers.
• Working knowledge of ERP procurement modules (requisition, purchase order, three-way match).

4. PREFERRED SKILLS AND COMPENETNICES:

Core:

• Supplier sourcing and qualification
• RFQ and competitive-bid management
• Commercial negotiation (price and payment terms)
• Purchase-order and three-way-match discipline
• Local KSA supplier-market knowledge

Preferred:

• Indirect and services procurement
• Spend analysis and category management
• Familiarity with SFDA-relevant supplier requirements for medical goods