Procurement Officer

Job description / Role

Sourcing and Supplier Management:
• Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers and vendors based on price, quality, and delivery speed.
• Negotiate terms of contracts and pricing agreements to secure the best deals.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure continuous improvement in service levels and cost efficiency.

Purchase Order Management:
• Prepare and process purchase orders in line with company policies and procurement procedures.
• Ensure that purchase requests are accurately entered and authorized within the procurement system.
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and services, while troubleshooting and resolving any issues with suppliers.

Compliance and Documentation:
• Maintain proper records of all procurement-related documentation, including purchase orders, contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with legal requirements, company policies, and budgetary constraints.
• Assist with periodic procurement audits and inventory control processes.

Cost Control and Budgeting:
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies, and industry practices to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyze purchasing data and suggest areas for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Ensure that procurement expenses remain within the allocated budget and flag any variances.

Vendor Performance and Quality Control:
• Evaluate supplier performance based on the quality of products, service levels, and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure that delivered goods meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Address and resolve any discrepancies between purchase orders and delivered goods.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 2-4 years of experience in procurement or a related role, preferably in [industry-specific experience, if applicable].
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in procurement software (e.g., SAP), MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.), and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to negotiate pricing and terms with vendors and suppliers.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent attention to detail, time management, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in both [local language] and English.
• Knowledge: Understanding of procurement laws, best practices, and supply chain management principles.

About the Company

Saudi Networkers Services, incorporated in 2001 with an aim to provide the world class business and consulting services through a combination of market insight, technical excellence and unrivalled agile methodology.

Our success stems from building strong relationships and trusted partners, which enabled us delivering exceptional services to public sector, as well as some world's leading organizations, in Telecommunication, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Banking, Energy, Utilities and various other industry arenas.

We collaborate closely, ideate that how the work gets done, while working alongside businesses to collaborate on growth and applying breakthrough innovations, that drive exponential impact, managed by teams specialized in their assigned industry sectors.