Job description / Role
Group overview:
Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.
alfanar is involved in:
- Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction
- Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products
- Allied Engineering Services
Our Main Divisions:
- alfanar electric
- alfanar Construction
- alfanar Building Systems
alfanar Construction
alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia.
alfanar Construction is an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company with a track record of consistent growth. We have emerged as a strong EPC contractor in the Energy, Infrastructure as well as Engineering Services sectors in Saudi Arabia.
With the support of special purpose service units, alfanar Construction continuously strives to provide appropriate and timely solutions to clients, conforming to international standards.
The core EPC activities of alfanar Construction are in the fields of:
- Power and Water Projects
- Transmission and Distribution Projects
- Building Construction (Industrial & Commercial) Projects
- Electro-Mechanical projects
Responsibilities
- Source quotations from qualified suppliers based on specifications provided by internal customers
- Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to obtain the best value for the organization
- Prepare comparison analyses to evaluate supplier quotations
- Issue purchase orders and manage related documentation through completion
- Maintain supplier databases and develop new supply sources as needed
- Monitor purchase request status and provide weekly updates to management
- Review market conditions, pricing trends, and material availability
- Assist with order acknowledgements, payment invoices, and supplier inquiries as needed
- Verify shipping information and ensure customs compliance for international shipments
- Contribute to department goals and implement quality management systems
Requirements
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of purchasing or supplier negotiation experience in Electrical Projects, Construction or similar industries.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Proficiency with ERP/SAP systems preferred
- Knowledge of customs regulations and international logistics a plus
- Attention to detail and documentation skills
- Ability to work across departments to achieve objectives
About the Company
alfanar builds efficient energy systems & solutions of the present and sets up infrastructures for a brighter future.
We assist utility sector partners & customers in transforming cities into sustainable, habitable, and inclusive Smart Cities by harnessing renewable energy resources from wind, solar, and waste heat energy. Promoting the transition to a sustainable eco-conscious future.
Using world-class technologies, we develop unrivaled quality electrical solutions & products from our manufacturing facilities, to solve the world’s major energy challenges and make the world a better viable place.
Diligence, Efficiency, and Innovation are the key criteria our teams adopt in order to continuously provide effective solutions. We’re constantly equipping our teams with the tools they need to expand their horizons and reach higher grounds.
Being in an ever-changing environment with a crucial impact on their surroundings, our employees are nurtured to become keen thinkers with highly refined skills and a consistent outlook on the future, working together on finding the next big innovation.