Officer, Purchasing

Requisition

Job Country:
Saudi Arabia (SA)

Job City:
Riyadh

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

afánar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia.

afánar Building Systems manufactures and markets a variety of building construction products and systems.

• Façade cladding, glazing systems and architectural aluminum products
• Precast concrete products and architectural elements
• Real estate development

Acting as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external vendors. Sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services, ensuring efficient communication, adherence to policies, and high customer satisfaction.

• Communication and Coordination:
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors by fostering clear and consistent communication.
  • Identify opportunities for streamlining purchase order processing and document management workflows.
  • Liaise between internal departments (purchasing, accounts payable, receiving, and end-users) to ensure clear communication and alignment on purchasing needs.
  • Effectively communicate purchase requirements, specifications, and deadlines to vendors.
  • Proactively address vendor inquiries and concerns regarding purchase documents.
• Process Improvement and Customer Satisfaction:
  • Identify and implement opportunities for streamlining the purchasing process, contributing to increased efficiency and cost savings.
  • Actively participate in resolving vendor-related issues to ensure timely delivery and high customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure all purchase orders, invoices, and contracts comply with contractual terms and internal controls.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to purchasing activities (e.g., lead times, purchase order accuracy).
• Planning and Compliance:
  • Manage the creation, review, and approval of purchase orders (POs) according to established procedures.
  • Independently source and research potential vendors, evaluating supplier options based on quality, price, and delivery terms.
  • Negotiate competitive pricing and terms with vendors to optimize procurement costs.
  • Create and process purchase orders (POs) according to company policies and procedures, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Monitor purchase orders and proactively manage potential issues with delivery delays or discrepancies.

• HR Proficiency:
  • Collaborate with teams to get the work effectively achieved.
  • Ensure effective communication with peers and managers, and show openness to directions and feedback.
• Delivery:
  • Execute the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
  • Use resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Problem-Solving:
  • Solve any related issues arise and elevate any complex operational problems.
• Quality:
  • Follow quality requirements and specifications for products or processes or related activities.
• Business Process & Compliance:
  • Execute and comply related tasks as per defined policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Safety:
  • Adhere to all Safety procedures and regulations.

Diploma Degree in Business Administration

2 to 4 Years

• Purchasing Agreements
• Purchasing Benchmarking
• Purchasing Procedures
• Purchasing Reporting