Procurement Officer (PLC / Automation Industry)

As a Procurement Officer for our team in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, your role will involve sourcing and purchasing materials, equipment, and services required for projects. You will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and quality standards. Key Responsibilities: - Identify all requirements in requisition for purchase. - Purchase materials for projects/clients under the guidance of the Project Team and in line with the client's requirements. - Provide pricing for the requests received according to the Pricing Procedures. - Place PO Purchase Orders for the approved/selected suppliers in line with the Purchasing Procedures. - Ensure that all potential suppliers are provided with identical information for quotations. - Receive competitive purchase quotations from suppliers and share with the respective initiator for technical approval. - Establish delivery terms, time, and stages of inspection for the supply with the Project Management Team. - Conduct Material Receiving inspection as per the Material Receiving procedures within the specified deadline. - Handle material delivery; verify documentation; coordinate with suppliers/vendors/coordinator regarding material delivery; inspect the material upon delivery. - Inform coordinator of potential delays in delivery. - Collect material delivery notes and handover to concerned parties upon delivery. - Arrange regulatory paperwork for importation. - Select and finalize logistics vendors after management approval. - Arrange and participate in meetings between suppliers and project management team to facilitate standardization and economical procurement. - Prepare documents including Supplier checklist, Logistics checklist, Log sheets, Quotes Comparison/Approval request. - Ensure all documents including Purchase Orders, Purchase Quotes, Delivery Notes, Material Handover notes, AWB, Invoices, Receipts are archived as per defined procedures. - Keep up to date on industry trends and assist in Vendor Development. - Adhere to company policies and procedures. - Ensure work is done within assigned deadlines. - Perform any other duties as required by the department or line manager.,