Procurement Specialist
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About the Role
MDLBEAST seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement processes, supplier relationships, and RFX activities in Riyadh. Requires 2-3 years of procurement experience, fluency in Arabic and English, and ERP knowledge.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the full procure to pay (P2P) cycle, ensuring accuracy and timeliness from Purchase Requisition to PO issuance or bill creation
- Identify and onboard new suppliers while nurturing relationships with existing vendors through market research and qualification practices
- Lead RFX processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP) by drafting documents, coordinating submissions, and facilitating evaluation committees
- Analyze commercial proposals, prepare comparative assessments, and provide recommendations for vendor selection
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies by challenging non compliant requests and collaborating with stakeholders to address breaches
- Engage in commercial negotiations, clarify terms, and monitor vendor performance throughout contract lifecycles
- Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement activities with business objectives and budgetary constraints
- Maintain accurate procurement records in the ERP system and support category management initiatives
- Generate procurement reports and conduct spend analysis to drive informed decision making and cost efficiencies
- Evaluate vendor proposals based on compliance, value, and quality considerations to recommend approvals or rejections
- Adapt seamlessly to changing priorities in a fast paced, event centric environment with multiple procurement activities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field
- Professional fluency in Arabic and English required (written and spoken)
- 2–3 years of hands on procurement experience, preferably in a fast paced or event driven environment
- Solid understanding of procurement fundamentals: sourcing strategies, tendering methods, and contract types
- Proven experience running end to end RFX processes
- Demonstrated P2P cycle experience from PR creation to PO issuance and invoice/bill processing
- Direct experience engaging with vendors and managing supplier relationships
- Working knowledge of at least one ERP system (e.g., SAP, Odoo, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Procurement or Supply Chain certification (e.g., CIPP, CCMP, CIPS, CSCP, CPSM) is a plus
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Job Description
- The Procurement Specialist at MDLBEAST is a pivotal role responsible for managing end to end procurement processes to meet the organization's business needs.
- This dynamic position requires a detail oriented professional with strong commercial acumen and a dedication to compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full procure to pay (P2P) cycle, ensuring accuracy and timeliness from Purchase Requisition to PO issuance or bill creation.
- Identify and onboard new suppliers while nurturing relationships with existing vendors through market research and qualification practices.
- Lead RFX processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP) by drafting documents, coordinating submissions, and facilitating evaluation committees.
- Analyze commercial proposals, prepare comparative assessments, and provide recommendations for vendor selection.
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies by challenging non compliant requests and collaborating with stakeholders to address breaches.
- Engage in commercial negotiations, clarify terms, and monitor vendor performance throughout contract lifecycles.
- Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement activities with business objectives and budgetary constraints.
- Maintain accurate procurement records in the ERP system and support category management initiatives.
- Generate procurement reports and conduct spend analysis to drive informed decision making and cost efficiencies.
- Evaluate vendor proposals based on compliance, value, and quality considerations to recommend approvals or rejections.
- Adapt seamlessly to changing priorities in a fast paced, event centric environment with multiple procurement activities.
Education & Training
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional fluency in Arabic and English required (written and spoken).
- Procurement or Supply Chain certification (e.g., CIPP, CCMP, CIPS, CSCP, CPSM) is a plus.
Knowledge & Years of Experience
- 2–3 years of hands on procurement experience, preferably in a fast paced or event driven environment
Skills & Abilities
- Solid understanding of procurement fundamentals: sourcing strategies, tendering methods (open, restricted, sole source, framework), and contract types.
- Proven experience running end to end RFX processes starting from scope drafting to bid evaluation and award recommendation.
- Demonstrated P2P cycle experience from PR creation to PO issuance and invoice/bill processing.
- Direct experience engaging with vendors and managing supplier relationships.
- Category knowledge or prior specialization in a specific procurement category (e.g., production, logistics, IT, facilities, or events) is preferred.
- Working knowledge of at least one ERP system (e.g., SAP, Odoo, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (data analysis, comparisons), Word (documentation), and PowerPoint (reporting and presentations).
- Strong procurement best practices awareness and ethical judgement and being able to uphold procurement governance firmly and diplomatically.
- Excellent negotiation and commercial acumen and being confident in challenging proposals and driving value.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail by being capable of reviewing complex proposals, contracts, and spend data.
- Effective communicator and presenter that can engage confidently with vendors, end users, and senior stakeholders.
- Team player with the ability to work independently comfortable both collaborating across functions and owning tasks autonomously.
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