Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration Engineering, or a related discipline.
Professional Experience
Minimum 7–10 years of relevant procurement experience.
At least 3–5 years in a Procurement Lead / Senior Procurement / Procurement Supervisor role.
Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial Maintenance, Construction, Shutdown/Turnaround or similar industries is highly preferred.
Proven experience in leading and coordinating procurement staff.
Technical / Functional Competencies
The candidate should have strong knowledge of:
Procurement planning and sourcing strategies
RFQ/RFP preparation and quotation evaluation
Vendor identification, prequalification and evaluation
Commercial negotiation and cost reduction
Purchase Orders and subcontract agreements
Local and international sourcing
Material and equipment procurement
Expediting and delivery follow-up
Vendor performance management
Inventory and material planning coordination
Procurement documentation and records
Contract and commercial terms
Import/shipping coordination, where applicable
Procurement KPIs and reporting
ERP/procurement systems
Industry Knowledge
Experience procuring items/services related to:
Mechanical maintenance
Shutdown/turnaround activities
Hydrojetting and chemical cleaning
Equipment/tools and consumables
PPE and safety materials
Spare parts
Rental equipment
Transportation and logistics
Subcontractor services
Saudi Experience
Saudi Arabia procurement experience is highly preferred.
Experience dealing with major Oil & Gas/Petrochemical clients and approved vendors would be an advantage.