Purchase Executive Job in Dammam

A leading and confidential company announces a distinguished career opportunity to join its dynamic team in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, for the position of Purchase Executive. This role represents an ideal opportunity for ambitious professionals looking to advance their careers in procurement and supply chain management within a stimulating and growing work environment.

Job Description and Responsibilities

The Purchase Executive will be responsible for a range of core tasks and duties that contribute to ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's purchasing operations. The role is expected to play a fundamental part in supporting operational departments by securing their needs for materials and services with the best specifications and highest quality standards, while maintaining costs within defined budgets.

Key expected responsibilities include:

• Managing the end-to-end procurement process, from receiving Purchase Requests (PRs) from various departments to the receipt of goods and verification of specification compliance.
• Sourcing new suppliers and contractors, evaluating them, and negotiating prices and contractual terms to achieve the best value for the organization.
• Preparing Purchase Orders (POs) and following up on their execution with suppliers to ensure adherence to delivery schedules.
• Maintaining an updated and comprehensive supplier database and periodically evaluating their performance.
• Working on improving and developing procurement policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Collaborating closely with warehouse, finance, and project departments to ensure operational smoothness.
• Preparing periodic reports on procurement activities and key performance indicators (KPIs) for management.

Qualifications and Requirements

To be a successful candidate for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:

Essential Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or any related field.
• Proven practical experience of at least 3 to 5 years in procurement or supply chain, preferably in an industrial or contracting company environment.
• Full proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking). Knowledge of Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Good knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and computer software such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
• High integrity and professionalism at work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., CIPS).
• Previous experience in the Saudi or Gulf market and knowledge of local regulations.
• Strong understanding of logistics practices and import procedures.

Work Location and Benefits

• Work Location: Dammam city, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Dammam is a vital economic and industrial hub, providing a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
• Job Type: Full-time.
• The leading (confidential) company offers a competitive work environment with a benefits package in line with Saudi labor market standards. This may include an attractive salary, medical insurance, annual leave, and other benefits to be discussed with the successful candidate.

How to Apply for the Job

Applications for this position are submitted via the specialized online platform (Naukrigulf). Please prepare a modern and professional Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English, ensuring to highlight your previous experience in procurement and relevant achievements. Include your contact information and reference details if possible.

Application Tip: Focus your CV and cover letter on highlighting your direct experience in managing purchase operations, negotiating with suppliers, achieving cost savings, and your use of ERP systems. Be prepared to discuss these points in detail if invited for an interview.

As the company name is confidential, we advise applicants to research leading companies in the Eastern Province that advertise jobs via the Naukrigulf platform to understand the potential work culture.

Application Deadline: It is advisable to apply as soon as possible, as applications may close once a suitable candidate is found.