Buyer, Business

Job Overview

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, tooling, services, and indirect goods required to support business operations. This role ensures purchases are made at the best overall value, from approved suppliers, and delivered on time to meet operational and production requirements. The Buyer plays a key role in supplier management, cost optimization, and maintaining compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

• Source and procure direct materials, indirect goods, services, tooling, and capital equipment as required by the business.
• Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to approved and prospective suppliers, evaluate responses, and recommend the most suitable commercial and technical solutions.
• Create and manage purchase orders within the ERP system, ensuring accuracy of specifications, quantities, pricing, and delivery terms.
• Monitor and expedite open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and resolve potential supply shortages.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective suppliers to ensure reliable supply and continuous improvement.
• Support supplier qualification and evaluation activities in line with established procurement standards.
• Monitor supplier performance against key metrics including delivery performance, quality, responsiveness, and service levels.
• Address supplier performance concerns and elevate recurring issues when necessary.

• Lead negotiations with suppliers regarding pricing, payment terms, lead times, and contractual agreements.
• Identify and implement cost‑saving initiatives through competitive sourcing, supplier consolidation, and value engineering opportunities.
• Monitor purchase price variances and support cost performance reporting against budget targets.
• Review and manage supplier contracts, framework agreements, and annual pricing arrangements.

• Collaborate with Planning, Warehouse, Operations, and Finance teams to align purchasing activities with inventory objectives and business requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and support effective replenishment planning to avoid stock shortages and excess inventory.
• Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies, goods receipt issues, and supplier‑related documentation concerns.

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, approval authorities, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Prepare procurement reports including spend analysis, supplier performance, savings initiatives, and purchasing trends.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier databases, and procurement documentation within the ERP system.
• Support internal and external audits by providing procurement records and supporting documentation as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of procurement or purchasing experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Experience using ERP procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and commercial decision‑making skills.
• Knowledge of direct and indirect materials procurement within manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel for spend analysis and reporting.
• Professional procurement certification (e.g., CIPS) is considered an advantage.
• Strong communication skills in English;
  Arabic language proficiency is preferred.