Purchasing Officer

The Purchasing Officer will be responsible for the following key areas

• Procurement Execution The role processes purchase requisitions by verifying budget availability and technical specifications before issuing purchase orders in the ERP system
• Supplier Sourcing This position identifies and evaluates suppliers for laboratory and refining consumables to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards
• Import Coordination The officer coordinates with freight forwarders and customs brokers to ensure accurate clearance of imported goods through Saudi Customs
• Cost Control The role tracks price variances against budgeted costs and identifies opportunities for consolidation to leverage volume discounts
• Inventory Support This position collaborates with the Warehouse Manager to reconcile physical inventory counts with purchase order receipts monthly
• Compliance Management The officer ensures all suppliers adhere to Saudi labor laws and environmental regulations where onsite service delivery is required
• Documentation Control The role maintains a complete digital archive of procurement documents to support internal and external audit reviews
• Vendor Performance This position monitors supplier delivery timelines and quality standards to minimize production downtime in refining operations
• Reporting The officer prepares monthly procurement reports detailing spend analysis and outstanding orders for management review
• Contract Administration The role negotiates payment terms and delivery schedules with vendors to optimize cash flow and reduce lead times

• Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or Engineering from an accredited university
• Minimum of three years of experience in procurement within the mining industrial manufacturing or laboratory services sector
• Demonstrated knowledge of Saudi Customs procedures and import regulations for industrial and hazardous materials
• Proficiency in ERP systems for purchase order processing inventory management and spend reporting
• Strong understanding of contract law principles and commercial terms relevant to supply agreements in Saudi Arabia
• Ability to interpret technical specifications for laboratory equipment and refining plant components
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required to negotiate with local vendors and review regulatory documentation
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel occasionally to exploration sites or ports for inspection purposes

• Experience in purchasing for precious metals refining or ISO 17025 accredited laboratory environments
• Familiarity with LBMA Good Delivery standards and supply chain due diligence requirements
• Previous exposure to SAP or Oracle procurement modules in an industrial setting
• Knowledge of local content regulations and In-Kingdom Total Value Add (IKTVA) reporting requirements
• CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply or equivalent certification.