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ENGINEER, PURCHASING

Description:

Group overview:

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, Electromechanical and Civil Engineering Construction

• Manufacturing and Marketing Electrical Construction Products

• Allied Engineering Services

Our Main Divisions:

• alfanar electric

• alfanar Construction

• alfanar Building Systems

alfanar Construction

alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia.

alfanar Construction is an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company with a track record of consistent growth. We have emerged as a strong EPC contractor in the Energy, Infrastructure as well as Engineering Services sectors in Saudi Arabia.

With the support of special purpose service units, alfanar Construction continuously strives to provide appropriate and timely solutions to clients, conforming to international standards.

The core EPC activities of alfanar Construction are in the fields of:

• Power and Water Projects

• Transmission and Distribution Projects

• Building Construction (Industrial & Commercial) Projects

• Electro-Mechanical projects

Responsibilities

- Source quotations from qualified suppliers based on specifications provided by internal customers
- Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to obtain the best value for the organization
- Prepare comparison analyses to evaluate supplier quotations
- Issue purchase orders and manage related documentation through completion
- Maintain supplier databases and develop new supply sources as needed
- Monitor purchase request status and provide weekly updates to management
- Review market conditions, pricing trends, and material availability
- Assist with order acknowledgements, payment invoices, and supplier inquiries as needed
- Verify shipping information and ensure customs compliance for international shipments
- Contribute to department goals and implement quality management systems

Key Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of purchasing or supplier negotiation experience in Electrical Projects, Construction or similar industries.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Proficiency with ERP/SAP systems preferred
- Knowledge of customs regulations and international logistics a plus
- Attention to detail and documentation skills
- Ability to work across departments to achieve objectives

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