With more than 130 years of experience in the management of the integral water cycle, it is an international benchmark, with a presence in several countries in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. Aguas de Valencia Internacional is looking for committed professionals who wish to contribute to sustainable development and face global challenges in water management. If you value teamwork, innovation and want to positively impact communities around the world, this is the ideal place to develop your career.
We are looking for a: Procurement Officer
Location: Makkah Region, Taif
Access to drinking water is a fundamental pillar for sustainable development, and at Aguas de Valencia International we work every day to make it possible. If you are an expert as a Procurement Officer, this is your opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a committed specialist with strategic vision and a passion for operational efficiency to help us optimize our processes and ensure the supply of quality water to thousands of people.
Responsibilities:
- Maintenance of stock levels for consumable and non-consumable items according to min-max level, lead time analysis and asset management systems.
- Commercial Bid Evaluation and Total Cost of Ownership analysis and preparation including logistic cost, warranty , after sales service, certifications and criticality.
- Assures Cost, Quality and Delivery of purchased goods are within the standards of the company
- Identify quality suppliers, through sourcing and accreditation. Assuring proper profiling, pre-evaluation, vendor registration and annual performance evaluation
- Sourcing of materials both local and international making sure Incoterms, proper warranties and certificates are cohesive to organizational requirements
- Establish blanket orders / fixed rate agreements ensuring cost savings.
- Optimize, categorize and record values of Procurement Savings, Recurring and Non-recurring savings generated and apply technics necessary to maximize savings aligned with organizational goals
- Develop and monitor systems and procedures beneficial for the procurement department
- Provides systematic purchase document control and reporting
- Provides weekly and monthly report and spend analysis
- Assist in preparation and implementation of internal rules and purchasing procedures
- Monitor and evaluate suppliers pricing and delivery performance
- Prepare Service and Subcontract Agreements for projects and related activities
- Organize, negotiate and implement Framework Agreements
- Commercial and Quality improvement of existing agreements
- Comply with Health, Safety and Energy best practices
- Interaction and coordination with internal and external stakeholders
- Determines best value products by evaluating factors such as price, delivery capabilities, quality, fast performance, ease of ordering, service capabilities and selecting a vendor that would offer best combination of these factors.
- Finding alternatives solution if conflict in delivery time or costs arises.
- Issuance of local purchase orders, inquiry, invoices and delivery notes as well as receiving and monitoring.
- Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials management, procurement preferred, or any related field required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Middle East Procurement
- Knowledge of Incoterms and Logistics, Savings and Contracts
- Expertise in Commercial Bid Evaluation and Total Cost of Ownership
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Fluent with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks in an intense environment while remaining calm and collective.
- Must be flexible in terms of working hours.
- Post Graduate Study is an advantage
- Certification in Procurement / Supply Chain Management from renowned organizations (CIPS, APS etc) is a plus
- English (Advance)
Plus:
Saudi Nationality.
Having worked before in an international company.
