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Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for identifying and screening procurement suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions favorable to SBM, Driving improved supplier service levels, minimizing risk while improving SBM business results, standardizing and automating business and procurement best practice processes.

- Responsible for all aspects of purchasing, negotiations, strategy, tool and process implementation for procurement related to goods and services
- Negotiates favorable contractual terms and conditions with suppliers.
- Builds strong relationships, fostering collaboration and teamwork
- Delivers on cost reduction commitments through the identification, development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives
- Establishes Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) practices and reinforces through regular benchmarking, periodic RFP's, and supplier performance metrics reporting
- Self-starter with excellent business/financial acumen, proficient working with cross-functional teams, including demonstrated motivation, influence, and the ability to drive change across all levels of the organization and geographical boundaries

Requirements

- Only for Saudi Nationals
- BA/BS in business, purchasing or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- 1 to 5 years experience
- Strong Communication in English (Mandatory)
- Excellent supplier management skills including demonstrated ability to develop and manage business driven supplier executive relationships
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Excellent leadership skills including clearly demonstrated global perspective and understanding of factors impacting businesses and their suppliers
- Able to manage a multitude of projects simultaneously
- Proven track record of successfully managing risk
- Possess solid computer skills (proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio) and experience with an ERP system (SAP is preferred)
- Proven ability to be hands on within a heavy workload environment
- Highly visible position with regular interactions with senior management

About the Company

Saudi Business Machines Ltd. (SBM) is the General Marketing and Services Representative of IBM World Trade Corporation in Saudi Arabia – the Kingdom’s leading provider of end-to-end enterprise information technology solutions, based on the complete range of IBM hardware and software products.

SBM’s strength comes from the depth and breadth of its systems integration, consultation and implementation services. Together with services in networking, business recovery and operations support, SBM brings a complete set of offerings to bear on behalf of its customers. SBM also provides tailored maintenance and services support for IBM and non-IBM products.

Today SBM has more than 600 employees operating throughout the Kingdom from its headquarters in Jeddah and branch offices in Riyadh, Al Khobar and Jubail.

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