Purchasing Officer

Your activitiesSupport the sourcing activities for various spend categories such as office supplies, production raw material supplies and also service providers to meet the quantity and quality expectations of the organizationCreate regular reports for internal/external declarationsWork closely with all relevant departments to ensure the best cost effective and productive option of each purchase requests within the agreed timescaleEnsuring that activities are carried out according to agreed department KPIs and procedures and recorded in required business systems (constantly and comprehensively)Work closely with key stakeholders for cost reduction activitiesEnsure contracting with third-party suppliers in line with business requirements as well as WIKA company values and policiesManage supplier relationships in the most efficient way and in line with the strategyFollow up on market trends, competition strategy and innovations in the assigned categories ensuring the best effective and productive option for WIKA Stay up to date on industry trends and local market rules and regulationsYour profileBS Degree from reputable universitiesMinimum 2 years of experience in Saudi Arabia as purchaserProven track record of sourcing SS & Inconel Flanges / Pipes & Bars is plusExcellent communication skills and having high level of local market vendor networkAdvanced level of English and Arabic language skills (written and spoken)Ability to work in international teams demonstrating cultural sensitivity and social competenceHigh level of organizational skills to manage both vendor & internal customer relationsKnowing the list of approved suppliers in Aramco in Saudi, Europe, India & China is plusHaving experience in multinational companies is plusBenefits:Work-life integrationEmployee discountsAttractive remuneration systemFlexible working hoursGood development opportunitiesHealth initiativesThe WIKA Group is among the world leaders in measurement technology with its products and services. With excellent sensing solutions, we enable safe, efficient and sustainable processes. And this for more than 75 years. More than 11,000 employees are currently committed towards this end.Together we meet the megatrends of demographic change, digitalisation and sustainability. This brings with it challenges, and many opportunities. Innovation and growth arise from new perspectives and ideas. What are yours? Join us on the way to a better future.Apply now