Purchasing Executive

Job Description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Manage and execute operational purchasing tasks as delegated by the Purchasing Manager in line with Group Purchasing (GP) policies, principles, guidelines and procedures for Indirect Materials (IM) in close cooperation with local stakeholders and GP, in support of the company’s business targets.

Responsibilities: •Identify and plan the requirement for designated IM categories based on close dialogue with relevant user departments
•Source, select and approve suppliers for designated IM categories in close cooperation with relevant user departments (including supplier audits when relevant)
•Support user departments in ensuring optimal IM specifications are in place
•Ensure best possible agreements for designated IM categories, according to the purchasing objectives, by following the Tactical Purchasing Process and utilizing relevant contract formats (including frame agreements etc)
•Implement and follow up global or regional agreements as and when relevant for the company
•Place and follow up orders in Matrix based on agreements/contracts when relevant
•Execute invoice control according to company guidelines
•Implement the Category Management Concept for selected IM categories
•Report on agreed KPIs to Purchasing Manager

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What we look for: 

• we’re looking for a potential collaborative, Enthusiastic Candidate who has the ability/interested to identify market sourcing spots and make efficient Purchase decisions fulfilling the needs for the internal customers’ requests while implementing the company’s Purchasing process aligning with the policies and objectives.

Required: 

• 1-2 Years of Experience in Purchasing field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Fluency in English Language (Both Verbal & Written).
• Skilled user of the MS office package
• Respects policies and procedures.

Preferred: 

• Acts on own initiative and take responsibility for own duties.
• Works well in a team.
• Proactive and problem-solving approach to tasks.
• Sees tasks and projects through to completion.  
• Networking & Negotiations Skills.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

19.04.2023

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Care, Loyalty, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Saudia Co. Ltd., established in 1984, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With 2 production facilities, 5 warehouses and more than 450 employees, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in Saudi Arabia through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.

Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!