Procurement Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our team in Dammam, supporting our shipping, logistics, marine and gas operations. The role involves managing end‑to‑end procurement activities, sourcing suppliers and ensuring cost‑effective acquisition of goods and services while maintaining quality and operational continuity.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end procurement for operational, technical and corporate needs.
• Source suppliers, conduct RFQs/tenders and negotiate commercial terms and contracts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Maintain approved vendor databases and support supplier qualification processes.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contractual obligations and relevant regulations.
• Support procurement for logistics, shipping, marine and gas‑related projects.
• Conduct spend analysis, cost‑optimization initiatives and procurement reporting.
• Coordinate with Finance, Operations and Project teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify procurement risks and contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or a related field.
• 3–5 years of procurement experience, preferably in logistics, shipping, freight forwarding, marine services or oil & gas.
• Proven experience in supplier sourcing, vendor management and contract negotiations.
• Experience using ERP systems for procurement processes.
• Knowledge of logistics and shipping operations; gas industry experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and commercial acumen.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP systems.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a global organization that values professionalism and collaboration.
• Exposure to critical operational activities across shipping, logistics, marine and gas sectors.
• Career development within a dynamic and diverse industry.