Procurement Buyer
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About the Role
JIGPC seeks a Procurement Buyer to execute end-to-end procurement activities for materials and services in Jizan, Saudi Arabia. The role involves managing purchase orders, supplier negotiations, and ensuring compliance using SAP S/4HANA and Ariba.
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Responsibilities
- Execute procurement activities for materials and services within assigned categories
- Create and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) through SAP S/4HANA MM and SAP Ariba
- Process MRP driven and direct charge purchase requisitions in alignment with demand planning
- Ensure timely issuance, follow up, and closure of purchase orders
- Source qualified suppliers in accordance with approved vendor lists and local content requirements
- Conduct commercial negotiations covering price, delivery, payment terms, and contractual conditions
- Maintain professional relationships with suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and performance improvement
- Ensure strict compliance with company's purchasing policies, procedures, guidelines, and best practices
- Obtain all required internal approvals for purchase orders and contracts prior to release
- Coordinate closely with end users, engineering, planning, and finance teams
- Support cost reduction initiatives through effective sourcing and negotiation
- Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field
- Proven experience as a Buyer handling material and services procurement in an industrial, engineering, or EPC environment
- Strong functional knowledge of SAP S/4HANA MM and SAP Ariba modules
- Solid understanding of material contracts, procurement policies, and commercial negotiations
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Job Purpose
- The Buyer is responsible for executing end to end procurement activities for materials and services in line with approved procurement strategies, company policies, and KPI targets.
- The role ensures timely material availability, cost optimization, compliance with purchasing procedures, and effective coordination with internal stakeholders and suppliers using SAP S/4HANA and Ariba platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute procurement activities for materials and services within assigned categories.
- Create and manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) through SAP S/4HANA MM and SAP Ariba.
- Process MRP driven and direct charge purchase requisitions in alignment with demand planning.
- Ensure timely issuance, follow up, and closure of purchase orders.
- Source qualified suppliers in accordance with approved vendor lists and local content requirements.
- Conduct commercial negotiations covering price, delivery, payment terms, and contractual conditions.
- Maintain professional relationships with suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and performance improvement.
- Ensure strict compliance with company's purchasing policies, procedures, guidelines, and best practices.
- Obtain all required internal approvals for purchase orders and contracts prior to release.
- Ensure contracts and purchase orders adhere to contractual and legal requirements.
- Coordinate closely with end users, engineering, planning, and finance teams to align procurement activities with operational needs.
- Provide inputs to procurement planning, sourcing strategies, and project execution plans.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Buyer handling material and services procurement in an industrial, engineering, or EPC environment.
- Strong functional knowledge of SAP S/4HANA MM and SAP Ariba modules.
- Solid understanding of material contracts, procurement policies, and commercial negotiations.
- Engineering and technical knowledge relevant to procured materials and services.
- Local content and supplier localization expertise.
- Strategic sourcing and supplier evaluation skills.
- Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
- Technical understanding of engineering materials and specifications.
- Procurement planning and inventory support skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to align effectively with end users and suppliers.
Systems & Tools
- SAP S/4HANA MM
- SAP Ariba
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
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