Tecon
Purchasing Officer Jobs in Saudi Arabia
Job Purpose:
Responsible for the timely procurement of material/services for Tecon, ensuring timely delivery,
excellent service and compliance with customer requirement / specifications.
Business Performance
· Negotiate with suppliers on lead-time, cost and quality to obtain the maximum benefit for TECON
· Evaluate new potential suppliers that meet the TECON’s standards
· Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
· Assist in solving problems arising with suppliers in regards to delivery and payment terms
· Check the invoice received from the supplier and reconcile the same with the purchase order
· Prepare payment request to process payments
· Check the order confirmation for any discrepancies and prices variations
· Ensure that SAP system updates / transactions are complete to support accurate purchase order completion
· Expedite open purchase orders to ensure delivery requirements are met.
· Expedite overdue orders with suppliers and record revise delivery dates
· Furnish pending sales order report to the sales team leader
· Maintain a follow up file with all correspondence of purchase orders
· Maintain purchase reports and prepare purchasing statistics for the month end report
· Monitor, furnish & keep all records of current & previous estimates for quotation & reference
· Update the delivery date in the system after receiving the order confirmation
Customer Focus
· Develop, maintain and manage a professional and courteous relationship with vendors and internal customers on all organizational levels that ensures service excellence
· Follow up agreements and purchase orders with suppliers to ensure all material is supplied & delivered on time
· Expedite overdue orders with suppliers and record revise delivery dates
People Development and Team Work
· Stakeholders engagement and participation in demand management meetings
· Work in a group to resolve practical issues and common problems
· Liaise with accounts and suppliers to resolve any payment queries
· Communicate frequently with team to offer and obtain information
· Facilitate team meetings
· Other duties as assigned
Quality
Maintain confidentiality, integrity and safeguard company’s trade secrets
Ensure that company format, ISO procedures and policies are followed and complied with
Ensure all data & filing is kept in systematic order
Adhere to the company’s health and safety standards
Qualifications Required:
Degree in Business Management and / or Operations Management
Preferred 4-5 years’ of relevant working experience in a similar capacity.
Thorough knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures of purchasing and inventory control.
Excellent communications and negotiation skills with suppliers and internal customers.
Proficient in use of MS Office Applications (Words, Excel, Access) and SAP
Able to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
Arabic speakers are highly preferred.