Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Specialist Abdul Latif Jameel comprises diversified businesses with deep roots in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT region). Strong networks and long-established relationships make us a powerful partner, opening doors for those who want to do business in the region. Our businesses represent some of the world’s leading brands, earning us their trust and building long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. Our commitment to anticipate and support our partners’ needs has driven our success. From our modest beginnings 75 years ago as a small trading business and then a Toyota distributorship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, we have established an extensive operations infrastructure, built the largest vehicle distribution network in Saudi Arabia, and, along the way, we have accumulated comprehensive automotive expertise throughout the region. Applying our vast experience in the automotive sector, we’ve used our expertise and operations infrastructure to diversify into new sectors that contribute to the ‘infrastructure of life’ in the MENAT region. Financial Job Dimensions Degree of supervision General executing of procurements roles and relevant activities Level of Authority Limited authority as per CPD policy Purpose of the Job Assist the Head of CPD in supporting ALJ-Motors and other ALJ sister companies in procurements activities, negotiating, and supply chain operations. Responsible for managing the procurements, deliverables, and correspondence. Key Accountabilities: Description • Performing procurements process end to end • Review, update and control the procurements activity • Receive, send, archive, upload, attaché, procurements documents as required • Ensure follow-up with all stakeholders to complete procurements lifecycle Key Accountabilities: Performance Indicators Major Activities 1. Support procurements activate for material/goods and or services requirements across ALJM as per CPD policy & SOPs. 2. Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms, sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors. 3. Prepare supporting reports and participate/provide guidance to the ALJ associates necessary to respond to the inquiries. 4. Maintain procurements files and database, and analyse the contents, clauses figures and required reports – and coordinate with Finance and end user to close and settle GR-IR transactions. 5. Ensure risk management is appropriately applied and mitigate risk when required at all stages of procurements preparation, negotiating, and execution. 6. Coordinate with other Corporate Shared Services Division (CSS) staff and participate in the development and fulfilment of all requirements by corporate policies and instructions. 7. Participate and contribute to achieving overall goals and objectives of procurements in certain and ALJ in general with continuous improvement concept. 8. Assist in settling disputes between ALJ and suppliers, carrying communication with legal departments of suppliers in this regard, and providing all information relating to procurements activities. 9. Guide ALJ associates to initiate the required action for procurement lifecycle on the APPIAN system, SAP, or any other system. 10. Receiving & reviewing registration documents of various vendors and ensure that Vendors are qualified to be registered as per policy. 11. Manage and maintain vendor database in BP-SAP. 12. Update BP Master in SAP of each Vendor to ensure compliance with country laws, company’s regulations & policies. 13. Preparing/follow up: PR, PO, RFQ, RFP, RFA, SAL, NDA, Agreement and confirming the delivery of goods and services, maintain invoice handover/ submitting for payments and follow-up. Job Context • The job holder has a direct impact over maintaining effective timely delivery of orders • The job holder has a direct impact over implementing comprehensive supplier performance Framework, Boundaries & Decision Making Authority • The job holder has the authority to approve/decline a vendor proposal with respect to ALJ policies and business needs Organizational / Functional Strategic Focus • The job holder has a crucial supportive role in reducing papers work and administration hiccups Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, accounting, or finance. Minimum Experience 1-3 years’ experience in related fields Job-Specific Skills • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Time Management: Managing own time and the time of others • Analytical Skills: Ability to gather data to analyze statistical findings and generate situational reports. • Computer Applications: Working knowledge of MS Office applications to include Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint, Appian, SAP and any Procurement applications as required. • Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making • Stress Management: Acceptance of criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations • Problem Solving: The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem • Inductive Reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events) • Inter-Personal Relationship: The ability to deal and work with people and compromise diversity in views and opinions. • Innovation Skills: Should experiment with new ideas and should be able to make profitable deals for the company Languages Special Certifications / Membership Competencies Adaptability (Individual Contributor) Collaboration (Individual Contributor) Development of Self & Others (Individual Contributor) Guest First (Individual Contributor) Innovation (Individual Contributor) Problem Solving (Individual Contributor) Why Work for Us? With a truly international footprint and more than three quarters of a century of commercial success behind us, we are today, not only a leading employer across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region, but also offer exciting opportunities worldwide, from Chile to Japan, from the UK to Australia. Our values guide the way we work with our business partners, within our communities, and with each other. Through Respect, Innovation, a Pioneering Spirit, and Empowerment, we are proud of our culture which sees ideas blossom, people thrive and successes flourish. Publication ends on 16 Nov 2026

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, accounting, or finance. Minimum Experience: 1-3 years’ experience in related fields.

Key Accountabilities: Description • Performing procurements process end to end • Review, update and control the procurements activity • Receive, send, archive, upload, attaché, procurements documents as required • Ensure follow-up with all stakeholders to complete procurements lifecycle Major Activities 1. Support procurements activate for material/goods and or services requirements across ALJM as per CPD policy & SOPs. 2. Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms, sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors. 3. Prepare supporting reports and participate/provide guidance to the ALJ associates necessary to respond to the inquiries. 4. Maintain procurements files and database, and analyse the contents, clauses figures and required reports – and coordinate with Finance and end user to close and settle GR-IR transactions. 5. Ensure risk management is appropriately applied and mitigate risk when required at all stages of procurements preparation, negotiating, and execution. 6. Coordinate with other Corporate Shared Services Division (CSS) staff and participate in the development and fulfilment of all requirements by corporate policies and instructions. 7. Participate and contribute to achieving overall goals and objectives of procurements in certain and ALJ in general with continuous improvement concept. 8. Assist in settling disputes between ALJ and suppliers, carrying communication with legal departments of suppliers in this regard, and providing all information relating to procurements activities. 9. Guide ALJ associates to initiate the required action for procurement lifecycle on the APPIAN system, SAP, or any other system. 10. Receiving & reviewing registration documents of various vendors and ensure that Vendors are qualified to be registered as per policy. 11. Manage and maintain vendor database in BP-SAP. 12. Update BP Master in SAP of each Vendor to ensure compliance with country laws, company’s regulations & policies. 13. Preparing/follow up: PR, PO, RFQ, RFP, RFA, SAL, NDA, Agreement and confirming the delivery of goods and services, maintain invoice handover/ submitting for payments and follow-up.