Buyer

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Buyer (Saudi National) for managing procurement of all materials for various material testing laboratories consisting chemistry, metallurgy, environment, civil & special testing.

Buyer assists in purchasing materials, supplies, or services in accordance with company policies and standards. Ensures timely procurement of goods and helps maintain efficient supply chain operations by supporting supplier relationships, invoice processing, and ensuring cost-effective procurement practices.

This position will be based in Dammam, KSA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue purchase orders and follow up with the suppliers to expedite the delivery/service ensuring cross-functional coordination with operational & technical teams to get technical compliance on the vendor proposals for both OPEX and CAPEX.
• Identify key categories and initiate agreements with key vendors & key sub-contractors for favorable pricing and terms.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and secure favorable terms and conditions while evaluating vendor performance and recommending improvements or changes when necessary.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure timely procurement of parts and services necessary for the upkeep of plant machinery, developing & implementing preventive maintenance schedules to optimize equipment performance and minimize downtime.
• Receive and review invoices from suppliers to verify accuracy and compliance with contractual agreements and manage goods receipt notes.
• Collaborate with the finance department to process invoices for payment, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement while monitoring and analyzing procurement costs to identify opportunities for cost savings & process improvements ensuring alignment amongst the cross-functional teams to align procurement activities.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and internal policies in all procurement activities while staying informed about industry trends, market conditions, and changes in regulations that may impact procurement processes, attending and completing all mandatory and recommended trainings from time to time.
• Generate and analyze reports on procurement performance, cost savings, and other relevant metrics, providing regular updates to management on the status of procurement activities and potential risks.

Skills / Qualifications

• 3 plus years of experience in procurement, planning & forecasting, tendering, inventory control, negotiation, sourcing, vendor development, logistics, supply chain, commercial, export/import, project management, reporting, etc.
• Bachelor's degree, professional certification in procurement/supply chain like CIPS, CSCP, etc.
• High levels of integrity, analytical skills, coordination, and team player.
• Proficiency in ERP and other systems like tendering, spend analytics, project management, Microsoft Excel, etc.
• Should be presentable, well organized, cooperative team member with good communication and management skills, ability to extract information from specifications and drawings.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities.
• Problem-solving and proactive mindset.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently when needed.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection, and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes, and services are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail, and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work-related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.