Procurement Officer (Purchaser), Saudi Arabia

Procurement Officer (Purchaser)

1. To undertake the tendering, evaluation, placement and monitoring of a portfolio of corporate
contracts including the company’s purchasing programme.
2. To assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors, to promote good procurement practice with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards and whole life costing.
3. To participate in negotiation of contract terms on a range of central contracts and to monitor
performance against these contracts.
4. To actively promote the procurement function within the company including the development and improvement of training and skills of staff involved in the devolved purchasing environment
5. To participate in internal and external meetings, promoting procurement best practise.
6. To take an active lead in the introduction, development and implementation of E-Business solutions
7. To have up to date knowledge of everything related to procurement
8. Carry out the duties of this post in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity and shows due respect for all employees and users of the company’s services
9. Carry out all duties having due regard for the health and safety of yourself and others, in accordance
with the company’ Health & Safety Policy.
10. All employees are expected to go about their duties in an environmentally responsible manner.

Skills

1-Ability to work at a senior level and to contribute proactively and positively in a team environment.
2-Ability to think creatively and develop innovative strategies with a good knowledge of standard forms of building contracts.
3-High level of communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to compile reports for senior managers in relation to complex technical and contractual matters in a logical, clear and concise manner.
4-Good standard of computer and data manipulation and interpretation skills – particularly in relation to financial, project management and technical applications.
5-Ability to motivate self and team.
6-Ability to adopt a sympathetic yet assertive approach to customers.
7-Highly developed and proven project management skills