Job Responsibilities:

• Researching and identifying prospective suppliers.
• Liaising with internal customers and maintaining strong supplier relations.
• Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
• Analyzing industry and demand trends and supporting the supply chain management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Preparing proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions.
• Ensure the highest quality, best prices and on-time delivery for the goods/services purchased and meet specific technical specifications.
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
• Compare suppliers’ bills with bids and purchase orders to verify accuracy.
• Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
• Back-charge vendors & suppliers for defective/short/non-supply of materials.
• Following up with Finance for the vender payments.
• Following customs clearance process with our customs brokers. Ensuring the accuracy of HS code applied to every imported shipment
• Ensuring on-time submission of customs clearance paper to the local authorities.
• Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns. Preparing reports and maintaining procurement records.
• Ensuring that purchasing activities in accordance with the local & international legal, governmental and company policies and regulatory standards.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain Management/ Similar Field
• Minimum 3 years as Purchasing Officer, out of 2 year in Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Knowledge of Industry & Market conditions
• Must be a Saudi National
• Excellent Communication and Negotiation Skills
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills ..
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application