Procurement Manager - Aluminum

About the role

The Procurement Manager for aluminum is responsible for sourcing, negotiating and purchasing aluminum raw materials, profiles, sheets, coils, extrusion products and related services needed for manufacturing and project operations. The role ensures cost-effective procurement, supplier performance management, quality compliance and uninterrupted material availability while achieving company objectives. It is an on-site position in Saudi Arabia.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for aluminum products and related materials.
• Source and evaluate local and international suppliers, manufacturers and distributors.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms and delivery schedules to optimise procurement costs.
• Manage the full procurement cycle, including RFQs, tenders, purchase orders and supplier agreements.
• Monitor aluminum market trends, commodity pricing, supply chain risks and market fluctuations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Ensure procurement complies with company policies and industry standards.
• Coordinate with production, operations, engineering and project teams to forecast material needs, and monitor inventory levels for timely replenishment.
• Evaluate supplier performance on quality, cost, delivery and service, and identify cost-saving opportunities through value engineering.
• Prepare procurement reports, budgets and KPI analyses for management review, and resolve supply chain disruptions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• 7-10+ years of procurement experience, preferably in aluminum, metal manufacturing, extrusion, façade, construction or industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of aluminum products, suppliers, pricing structures and international sourcing.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation and vendor management.
• Strong analytical, commercial and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional certification such as CIPS is an advantage.

Required skills

• ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Contract negotiation and vendor management.