Purchasing Officer

Riyadh Full-Time One time

وصف الوظيفة

A Purchasing Officer, also known as a Procurement Officer, is a professional responsible for sourcing and acquiring goods and services that a company or organization needs to operate efficiently.

Here’s an overview of the key duties and responsibilities, skills, qualifications, and a typical job description for this role.

مسؤوليات الوظيفة

• Identifying Purchasing Needs: Collaborating with various departments to determine their material and service requirements
• Creating a purchase plan based on actual project or operational needs
• Supplier Search: Researching local and international suppliers
• Evaluating and selecting suppliers based on price, quality, reputation, and delivery time
• Negotiating: Negotiating with suppliers to secure the best prices and terms
• Ensuring favorable payment terms and quality guarantees
• Preparing Purchase Orders and Contracts: Preparing or reviewing purchase contracts with suppliers
• Ensuring all contract terms align with company requirements
• Order and Shipment Follow-up: Monitoring order execution with suppliers to ensure timely delivery
• Tracking shipments and verifying quality and quantities upon arrival
• Inventory Management: Monitoring stock levels to avoid shortages or overstocking
• Determining reorder points based on production or operational needs
• Reporting: Preparing regular reports on the purchasing process
• Providing accurate reports on costs, inventory, and supplier performance
• Problem-Solving: Addressing issues that may arise during the purchasing process, such as delays or quality issues
• Taking necessary actions to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations
• Invoice and Payment Verification: Verifying invoices against contracts and purchase orders
• Coordinating with the accounting department to ensure timely payments

المؤهلات

• High school or diploma
• Two years experience

الفوائد الأخرى

• Company car