Procurement Manager

Al Jomaih Energy & Water (AEW) headquartered in Saudi Arabia, is a fast-growing investor, lead developer, and operator of utility and infrastructure projects in various geographical markets such as KSA, GCC, Asia & North Africa, with investments in 6 GW of Conventional and Solar power plants, and around 700,000 m3/day of water.

AEW was established in 2007, as a subsidiary of Al Jomaih Holding Company, a leading Saudi conglomerate with a legacy spanning over 80 years, focused on enabling sustainable, social, and economic progress in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond.

At AEW, our mission is to tackle new technologies, solve complex problems, and leverage our expertise to unlock opportunities in the Power, Renewables & Water Sectors, while driving impact for our stakeholders across the value chain.

Overview

You will play a key role in supporting the central procurement department efforts to source materials, equipment, and services essential for the construction of our power generation projects. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure timely procurement, Expediting cost efficiency, and compliance with procurement policies and regulations.

Location: China

Your Job Functions (Duties & Responsibilities)

• Project Management: provide coordination and support to the various project companys/project teams and EPC Contractors/Partners to ensure the on-time delivery of capital equipment from local suppliers.
• Vendor Coordination: Liaise with suppliers and vendors to Prequalify them on the ERP, help EPC to support them to obtain quotes as required, help EPC to negotiate terms, and ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment to the Project Site.
• Procurement Documentation: Assist in the preparation of procurement documents, including purchase orders, contracts, and RFQs (Requests for Quotation) as required.
• Sourcing: Identify potential suppliers, conduct market research, and evaluate vendor performance to support procurement decisions of EPC.
• Cost Control: Collaborate with the procurement team to control project procurement costs and track expenditures.
• Quality Assurance: Work with the QA/QC Manager to ensure that procured materials meet quality standards and specifications and as required visit the factories for expediting the deliveries.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and relevant regulatory requirements.

 Qualifications & Skill Sets

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience in EPC procurement, supply chain, or a related role is preferred with minimum 10 to 12 years of experience.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and regulations is a plus.