Procurement Specialist

Role Purpose:
To manage purchasing and sourcing activities and to provide support to Joint Venture procurement. Ensuring services, materials, and equipment are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with company standards and policies.
Key Responsibilities:
Handle procurement operations including preparing purchase orders and managing supplier quotations. Provide recommendations and support to joint venture companies to follow the same processes, reporting any non-compliance to management. Source and evaluate suppliers for technical services, equipment, and spare parts. Negotiate prices, contracts, and delivery terms to achieve cost savings. Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to delivery, quality, or invoicing. Work closely with project teams to understand requirements and plan purchases. Liaise with procurement to ensure procurement policies are appropriate and are followed. Maintain accurate records of purchases and supplier information. Support the Head of Procurement in building a reliable supplier base and improving purchasing systems.
Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.3+ years of experience in procurement, preferably petrochemical or Mining Good knowledge of sourcing, tendering, and contract management. Familiar with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar). Strong communication and negotiation skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point). Fluent in English and Arabic.