Purchasing Specialist

About the role

Awtad is hiring a full-time Purchasing Specialist in Riyadh. The role manages the company's purchasing activities so that materials, equipment and supplies needed by different departments are available on time. It involves coordinating with suppliers, obtaining and comparing quotations, negotiating prices, processing purchase orders and monitoring deliveries against approved specifications, quality standards, budgets and procurement policies.

Key responsibilities

• Receive and review purchase requests from departments, making sure quantities and specifications are clear.
• Identify potential suppliers and maintain good relationships with existing ones.
• Request and compare quotations on price, quality, delivery timelines and payment terms, then negotiate competitive prices and terms.
• Prepare, process and follow up on purchase orders after approval.
• Monitor deliveries and coordinate with warehouse and technical teams to check quality, quantity and specifications.
• Review supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery receipts with Finance, and follow up on delays, shortages and specification errors.
• Prepare periodic procurement reports and keep accurate records of quotations, purchase orders and invoices.
• Evaluate supplier performance and monitor market prices to find alternative suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain operations.
• Experience sourcing materials and equipment and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong knowledge of procurement procedures, purchase orders, quotation evaluation and supplier negotiations.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience using ERP or procurement systems.
• Strong organization, communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

What we offer

• Private health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Training and development.
• Performance bonus.