Manufacturing Purchasing Officer

1. Manufacturing / Industrial Purchasing Experience — Essential - 5+ years of relevant purchasing/procurement experience. - Strong preference for candidates from manufacturing, mechanical, pumps, UL FM package fire pump system, oil & gas, or industrial equipment. - Experience purchasing mechanical, electrical, fabricated and engineered components. - Understanding of BOMs, technical specifications, drawings, materials and production requirements. 2. International Sourcing & Supplier Management — Essential - Experience sourcing suppliers from Europe, USA, India, China and GCC. - Supplier qualification, evaluation and development. - Ability to identify alternative suppliers and second sources. - Strong negotiation skills for price, payment terms, MOQ, lead time and warranty. - Ability to manage supplier performance and resolve quality/delivery issues. 3. Saudi Arabia Import & Customs Knowledge — Essential The candidate should have practical knowledge of importing materials into KSA, including: - HS Code / customs classification and understanding its impact on duty and import requirements. - Ability to identify products requiring special certificates, approvals or registrations before shipment. - Understanding that import requirements can vary according to the product/HS code and applicable Saudi technical regulations. 4. Procurement & Cost Control - RFQ preparation and quotation analysis. - Technical/commercial comparison of suppliers. - Cost negotiation and cost-saving initiatives. 6. Technical Understanding The person doesn't need to be an engineer, but should be capable of understanding: - Mechanical components and materials. - Electrical components. - Pumps and pump accessories. - Fire pump systems/components, preferably. - Steel/fabrication-related materials. - Motors, valves, fittings, seals, bearings, instrumentation, etc. - Technical datasheets and specifications. - International standards/certifications relevant to industrial products. 7. ERP & Data Skills - Strong ERP purchasing experience. (Preferred Oracle) - Good Excel skills, including quotation comparison and purchasing analysis. - PO, GRN, inventory and supplier data management. - Ability to analyze price, consumption, lead time and supplier performance.