About the Role

Modern Mills Company is seeking a Manager Technical Purchasing to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for leading and executing all purchasing activities related to Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), capital expenditure (CAPEX), technical materials, and general operational requirements. The Manager Technical Purchasing ensures the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services that support plant reliability, operational excellence, and project delivery, while driving cost optimization and compliance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all purchasing activities for spare parts, consumables, tools, and technical services critical to plant maintenance and smooth operations.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Engineering teams to understand technical specifications and ensure fit-for-purpose materials and services.
• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities for CAPEX projects, including machinery, equipment, and high-value technical services.
• Work closely with Engineering and Finance teams to ensure CAPEX purchases align with technical specifications, project budgets, and timelines.
• Negotiate and finalize high-value contracts to secure favorable commercial and technical terms.
• Handle project-specific purchases for materials, services, and equipment essential for project execution, ensuring compliance with project-specific policies.
• Support cross-functional project teams by providing purchasing expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to align procurement deliverables with project milestones and track purchasing progress.

Supplier Management and Compliance

• Develop and maintain strategic supplier partnerships, ensuring adherence to quality standards, delivery schedules, and contractual obligations.
• Lead supplier evaluations, audits, and development initiatives to strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Ensure strict compliance with company purchasing policies, ethical standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement-related policies, systems, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and disciplined use of SAP and related systems for reporting, tracking, and operational visibility.

Cost Optimization and Process Excellence

• Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives while maintaining technical and quality requirements.
• Streamline purchasing processes and adopt best practices to enhance efficiency and responsiveness.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on purchasing metrics, savings achieved, supplier performance, and lead-time reductions.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, coach, and develop procurement-related team members.
• Define roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for the team.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the procurement function.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in technical purchasing, MRO, CAPEX, or project procurement.