Procurement Officer

Job Scope:

The main role for this position is to ensure that applicable codes, standards, and procedures are followed and that quality of procured items meets or exceeds requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

· Establish and manage ordering model for Saudi operation taking into account all factors such as (Lead time, Safety stock level, costing structure, optimal shipping incoterms, etc…) – 1-3 Month.

· Manage communication with suppliers on sourcing, pricing, shipping, issues, returns. 1-3 Months.

· Managing liquidation plan in coordination with sales team. (liquidation items are already established) – Short/Long Term.

· Liquidation items SKUs to be labeled in the system along with proper description and pricing – 1-3 Months.

· Create regular reporting to sales and management to track the liquidation plan performance - 1-3 Months.

· Reducing those liquidation items value by XX% (Reduction plan to be set for those liquidation items in coordination with the management and sales team) – Long Term.

· Increasing inventory turnover levels for items with lower than 3 times inventory turnover. (items to be identified at initial stage in coordination with management and sales team) – Long Term.

· Minimize days out of stock for top movers to zero. 1-3 Months.

· The integrity of description, pricing structure, costing of all items on the system to be maintained at optimal level. 1-3 Months.

· Actual vs. Estimated Cost Factors of items buffer to be kept within 2%. Short/Long Term.

Qualifications & Skills:

· Strong Communication and negotiation skills.

· Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems.

· Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses.

· Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.

· Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.

· Good with numbers.

· Attention to details.

· Follow up skills.

· Organizational skills.

· Experience with shipping is preferred.

Minimum Requirements:

· Degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Management, Accounting, or similar field required.

· 2-4 years of experience as a Procurement Officer.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel.

· Proficiency in procurement software.

· Fluency in Arabic and English.