Procurement Engineer

Job description / Role

We are seeking a skilled Procurement Engineer to join our industrial team in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The Procurement Engineer will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and negotiating with suppliers to obtain the best possible deals for the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with internal teams to determine procurement needs, specifications, and delivery requirements
- Source and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery speed
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and prices with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable terms
- Manage the procurement process from order placement to delivery and ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of orders
- Monitor and track supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and service level expectations
- Identify and implement cost reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives within the procurement process
- Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and new technologies to make informed procurement decisions

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, or a related field
- Proven experience as a Procurement Engineer or in a similar procurement role within the industrial sector
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven procurement decisions
- Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office suite
- Familiarity with industrial equipment, materials, and components

About the Company

East Pipes Integrated Company for Industry "East Pipes" is a state-of-the-art manufacturer of Helical Submerged Arc Welded (HSAW) pipes founded in 2010, at Dammam, Second Industrial City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The company has a production capacity up to 500,000 tons of pipes annually that are used to transport Water, Oil and Gas, according to wide range of diameters of spiral pipes, supported by the double jointing unit, and a factory for coating all pipes of various sizes and lengths, with an annual production capacity of 4.5 million square meters.