Purchasing Specialist

Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing activities for various spend categories such as office supplies, production raw material supplies and service providers to meet the quantity and quality expectations of the organization.
• Create regular reports for internal and external declarations.
• Work closely with all relevant departments to ensure the best cost-effective and productive option for each purchase request within the agreed timescale.
• Ensure that activities are carried out according to agreed department KPIs and procedures and recorded in required business systems consistently and comprehensively.
• Work closely with key stakeholders in member organizations and corporate functions to implement effective cost reduction strategies.
• Ensure contracting with third-party suppliers in line with business requirements as well as WIKA company values and policies.
• Manage supplier relationships efficiently and in line with the strategy.
• Follow up on market trends, competition strategy and innovations in the assigned categories to ensure the best effective and productive option for WIKA.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and local market rules and regulations.
• Track inventory and restock goods on time when needed.
• Lead projects efficiently and within the defined budget and timing.

Our subsidiary is located in Saudi Arabia Eastern Province (2nd Industrial City Dammam).

• BS degree from a reputable university.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Saudi Arabia as a purchaser.
• Proven track record of sourcing SS & Inconel flanges/pipes & bars is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and a high level of local market vendor network.
• Advanced level of English language skills (written and spoken).
• Ability to work in international teams demonstrating cultural sensitivity and social competence.
• High level of organizational skills to manage both vendor and internal customer relations.
• Knowledge of the list of approved suppliers in Aramco in Saudi, Europe, India & China is a plus.
• Analytical thinking to compare options effectively and good negotiation skills to manage vendor relations.
• Experience in multinational companies is a plus.

• Work-life integration.
• Mobile working.
• Flexible working hours.
• Good development opportunities.
• Employee discounts.
• Attractive remuneration system.
• Health initiatives.