A leading manufacturing company based in Jeddah is seeking a Technical Procurement Specialist / Senior Specialist to join its Supply Chain team. We are looking for a motivated candidate with 2–10 years of experience in technical procurement, sourcing, or industrial purchasing who is eager to contribute to a dynamic and growing manufacturing organization. Key Responsibilities Manage technical procurement activities for industrial materials, spare parts, mechanical components, consumables, equipment, services, and manufacturing-related requirements. Review purchase requisitions, technical specifications, drawings, datasheets, and scope of work in coordination with engineering, production, maintenance, and end-user departments. Conduct supplier sourcing, market research, RFQs, quotations comparison, commercial evaluation, and supplier negotiations. Identify, evaluate, and qualify local and international suppliers based on technical capability, quality, price, delivery, certifications, and reliability. Coordinate technical and commercial clarifications between suppliers and internal stakeholders. Support supplier registration, prequalification, and approved vendor list activities. Prepare purchase orders and ensure alignment with approved specifications, commercial terms, delivery requirements, and company policies. Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, proper documentation, and resolution of procurement-related issues. Support cost-saving initiatives, alternative sourcing, supplier development, and procurement process improvement. Maintain proper procurement records and support ERP system transactions. Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.2–10 years of relevant experience in technical procurement, industrial purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain. Good understanding of procurement processes, RFQ management, supplier evaluation, purchase orders, and commercial negotiation. Ability to read and understand technical specifications, datasheets, drawings, or industrial requirements. Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Professional proficiency in English. Preferred Qualifications:Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, maintenance, or engineering environment. Experience sourcing from local and international suppliers. Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Odoo, SAP Ariba, or similar platforms. Professional certifications such as CIPS, CSCP, CPSM, CPP, PMP, or related supply chain/procurement certifications are an advantage.