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Purchasing Specialist/Agent/Buyer

King Fahad University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran
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Industry: Education/Training
Functional Area: Education, Training & Development
Total Position: 1
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Job Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Gender: Male
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Minimum Experience: 3 Years
Apply By: Jun 12, 2012
Job Posting Date: May 14, 2012
   
   
Job Description:
- Responsible for procuring the requirements for all materials, computer software licensing, and equipment of the University.

- Responsibility of conducting the purchasing function in a manner which results in the most efficient, economical and effective use of funds.

- Serve and facilitate the objective of the University; to make procurement commitment in a consistent and orderly fashion.

- Support all stake holders by providing wide range of product and service resources, by providing efficient processes for obtaining these resources, by providing training and facilities to its employees to be effective and efficient on their job performance, and by fostering highest standard of business relation with all business partners, by maintaining a detailed record related to purchasing and by ensuring all procurement transaction are conducted efficiently and in a legal, ethical, and professional manner.

Desired Candidate Profile- A four-year bachelor’s degree with major in purchasing, business admin, project management, economics, engineering or in any applied sciences.

- At least 2-3 years experience in purchasing and procurement in educational field.

- Must have outstanding negotiating skills with approved venders and be able to grasp and maintain the given tasks, negotiating contracts and conducting financial analysis.

- Have knowledge in any procurement system, ERP, eSourcing, Supply Chain Principles, negotiations, and contract management.

- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal - English ).

- Strong attention to details, highly organized, and computer literate.

- Ability to work well in a fast-paced educational environment.

- Have wide understanding of International Purchasing Laws and Regulations, knowledge on import and export laws.

- Have experience in international purchasing ex. (computer software licensing from large organization).

- Have knowledge on basic method of payment in international purchasing ex. ( Letter of Credit) etc.