Procurement & Contracting Project Associate at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

, , Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement Management, Sourcing, Vendor Management, Contract Administration, Cost Negotiation, Supplier Diversity, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Data Analysis, Document Drafting, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Communication Skills, People Management

Industry

Research Services

Description

# Responsibilities Type Responsibilities 1 Procurement Management - Identify suppliers and initiate the procurement processes - Support in preparing and processing procurement requests and documents. - Support in evaluating supplier proposals and ensuring procurement processes aligns with organizational needs. - Help coordinate approvals for procurement requests and ensure adherence to timelines 2 Sourcing and Vendor Management - Assist in identifying potential suppliers and gathering relevant data on vendor capabilities. - Support maintaining vendor relationships to ensure effective collaboration and quality delivery. 3 Procurement Process Support - Provide support in implementing procurement strategies and aligning them with business objectives. - Assist in gathering data from stakeholders to understand procurement needs and requirements. 4 Contract Administration - Support the preparation, management and archiving of sourcing related documentation. - Ensure contracts align with organizational goals and legal requirements. - Support contract performance monitoring and address issues as needed. 5 Cost Negotiation - Participate in supplier negotiations to achieve favourable terms. - Work towards cost savings and value for the organization 6 Supplier Diversity - Contribute to initiatives aimed at increasing supplier diversity within procurement activities - Help identify opportunities to engage with diverse and innovative suppliers Job Specifications Qualifications and Education Bachelor’s degree Economics, Business Administration Experience Minimum of 5 year of experience Professional Certificates Skills Software skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), communication skills, people and project management skills, stakeholder management, document drafting skills and data analytical skills Language Arabic - native English - fluent

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including vendor shortlisting, sourcing activities, and contract administration. Focus on achieving cost-effectiveness, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering supplier diversity to align with organizational goals.