About Us:

At Mapa, we're a globally recognized engineering and construction company with a footprint that extends across three continents. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and relentless pursuit of quality and performance have set us apart as industry leaders. We're at the forefront of innovation in the engineering and construction landscape, redefining boundaries and consistently raising the bar for excellence.

Job Description:

At Mapa Group, as “Procurement Specialist (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA))” you will be a value-adding team member in context with our construction projects from conception to completion in the vibrant environment of KSA. You will have an opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring project objectives are met within budget and timelines, and maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and project management skills.

This role will be evaluated for our projects located in Riyadh, Jubail, and Al Kharj in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities:

Procurement Process Management:

• Ensure effective and efficient execution of procurement activities for raw materials essential to engineering projects.

Negotiation and Supplier Management:

• Act as the technical engineer and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in negotiations with suppliers to obtain favorable prices, terms, and conditions of payment and service levels.
• Manage lead times and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.

Cross-Departmental Coordination:

• Coordinate activities with Planning, Quality, and accounting departments to streamline the procurement process.

Supplier Relations:

• Improve partnerships with current suppliers to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
• Search for alternative local and international suppliers and materials.

Evaluation and Recommendations:

• Periodically evaluate suppliers based on on-time delivery, quality, lead time, and provide appropriate recommendations to management.

Supply Chain Risk Management:

• Monitor, identify, and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure uninterrupted project timelines.

Market Research:

• Stay informed about new trends, market conditions, and regulations in the aerospace market.
• Investigate aerospace raw material markets on a global scale.

Document Management:

• Archive and organize all purchasing documents systematically to ensure they are available for audit purposes.

Skills

• University degree in related departments.
• 3 years + work experience in similar projects in this field
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is preferred.
• Knowledge in local consumable materials in industrial projects.
• Experience with SAP, specifically in MM (Materials Management), WM (Warehouse Management), and PS (Project Systems) modules is preferable.
• Having worked in Dammam / Al Khobar / Jubail / Riyadh cities.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relations effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of construction materials, equipment, and services and global procurement trends.
• Cross-functional coordination experience with Planning, Quality, and accounting departments.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.