Purchasing Manager (Saudi National Only)

FAENA RED SEA JOB OVERVIEW The Purchasing Manager oversees the procurement of goods and services, ensuring they are obtained at the best quality, cost, and timing. The role involves managing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and coordinating with internal departments to maintain efficient inventory levels, control costs, and ensure smooth operational supply. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and implement purchasing strategies to support operational needs and cost efficiency Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, price, and reliability Negotiate contracts, pricing, and payment terms with vendors Issue and manage purchase orders in line with approved budgets and requirements Ensure timely procurement and delivery of goods and services Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong vendor relationships Coordinate with departments (finance, stores, operations) to identify purchasing needs Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures Control purchasing costs and identify opportunities for savings Review and approve purchase requests and quotations Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and contracts Monitor inventory levels and prevent stock shortages or overstocking Resolve issues related to delayed deliveries, damaged goods, or discrepancies Conduct market research to stay updated on pricing and supplier options Ensure quality standards are met for all purchased items Support budgeting and forecasting for procurement activities Prepare purchasing reports and performance analysis for management Ensure ethical and transparent procurement practices at all times

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field  Professional certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., CIPS or similar) is an advantage  3–7+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management  Strong knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and contract negotiation  Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, or similar platforms  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and cost tracking

Develop and implement purchasing strategies to support operational needs and cost efficiency. Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, price, and reliability. Negotiate contracts, pricing, and payment terms with vendors. Issue and manage purchase orders in line with approved budgets and requirements. Ensure timely procurement and delivery of goods and services. Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong vendor relationships. Coordinate with departments (finance, stores, operations) to identify purchasing needs. Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures. Control purchasing costs and identify opportunities for savings. Review and approve purchase requests and quotations. Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and contracts. Monitor inventory levels and prevent stock shortages or overstocking. Resolve issues related to delayed deliveries, damaged goods, or discrepancies. Conduct market research to stay updated on pricing and supplier options. Ensure quality standards are met for all purchased items. Support budgeting and forecasting for procurement activities. Prepare purchasing reports and performance analysis for management. Ensure ethical and transparent procurement practices at all times.