Procurement Analyst

The Procurement Analyst will provide professional and technical assistance in preparing purchasing activities.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
Previous work experience (2-4 years) in a professional procurement/purchasing role within a mid-sized organization
Highly capable in MS Office
Excellent command of the Arabic language (spoken/written)
Excellent command of the English language (spoken/written)
Proficiency in using electronic contract management systems, significant proficiency in ERP applications like SAP / Oracle

Facilitate and promote effective communication with all levels of staff, customers/organizations, and suppliers
Adhere to relevant professional procurement code of practice and ethics
Strong commitment to client service and teamwork
Perform expediting by printing open Purchase Order/Contract Reports, identify POs to follow up and communicate with supplier
Finalize best possible purchasing/contracting terms with suppliers
Solid understanding of purchasing management that includes but is not limited to:
- Saudi Arabia contracting laws
- Prequalification of suppliers/vendors
- Bids development
- Receiving and evaluating proposals/quotations

Implement the purchasing/ contracting policies and procedures in coordination with the Director of Procurement.
Review Purchase Requisition against completeness and accuracy and convert it into Request for Quotation/ Proposal and / or Purchase Order/ Contract.
Prepare Request for Quotation/ Proposal and / or Purchase Order/ Contract as per applicable policies and procedures.
Secure and analyze quotations/ proposals; negotiate prices and terms and conditions with suppliers/vendors.
Prepare quotations for material/proposals, goods and services; evaluate quotations/proposals and recommend for approval the supplier / vendor who presents the best quotation
Prepare Purchase Orders/Contracts against approved Purchase Requisitions
Facilitate the custom clearance activities by providing required information
Ensure the compliance to the Procurement policies and procedures of KAPSARC
Adhere to relevant professional procurement code of practice and ethics
Other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as needed by the department or requested by management
Work across projects and contract executions, responsible for reviewing and handling of the technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement to ensure better performance and efficiency

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