BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide procurement expertise by sourcing and managing procurement arrangements at a transactional level to effectively meet organizational and business objectives.

 RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES

• Assist in the procurement process from receiving the purchase requisitions to obtaining quotations to negotiating the best deal for pricing and quality of the products to issuing purchase orders. 
• Conduct sourcing activities in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Undertake, complete and assist in specific procurement projects and provide ongoing monitoring.
• Successful negotiation with new and existing suppliers resulting in economic savings and increased service levels. 
• Maintain good relationship with suppliers. 
• Review and analyze suppliers’ prices. 
• Maintain an updated list of the approved suppliers.
• Assist staff with queries and problems with procurement systems and processes, and address / resolve any non-compliance issues.
• Monitor spending and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Identify, mitigate and escalate procurement risks to enable the organization to meet its obligations and maximize business opportunities.
• Maintain and update procurement records and generate reports on procurement and contract activity to meet organizational compliance requirements and provide access to procurement information.
• Must understand, comply with and enforce all ASP Environmental, Safety and Health policies and applicable government Regulations.
• Perform other related duties and department support, when required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEMinimum Diploma Degree economics, finance, operations, engineering or a related areaMinimum 3 years of experience in procurement.Familiar with the Saudi Arabian market and preferably with experience in the Saudi labor market.Experience in the industrial field is required, preferably in the plastics field.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITYKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.Solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policies and systems.Good negotiation skills; communication, and analytical skills good knowledge of suppliers.Experience in collecting and analyzing data.SAP Proficiency.Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office. Products (Word, Excel, Power Point) to analyze data and trends.Ability to work with teams and lead decision-making processes in a team environment.Exposed to different cultures and working environments.Excellent English skills: speaking, reading and writing.OTHER CHARACTERISTICS (WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL EFFORTS, ETC)Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.