Senior Buyer - Dammam City

Position : Senior Buyer

Company: SKM Air Conditioning

Department: Procurement

Location: Dammam second industrial city

Working days: 5 days per week

Working hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (including 1-hour break)

About the Company:<https://youtu.be/Uqt2QaOMSw4?si=tUJLKm2XFZ61oNbK>

Job Purpose

The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing procurement activities for materials, equipment, and services required by SKM. The role ensures cost-effective purchasing, maintains strong supplier relationships, and supports production and operations by securing timely and quality supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for assigned categories (HVAC components, raw materials, spare parts, etc.)
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best value in terms of price, quality, and delivery
• Review purchase requisitions and ensure timely issuance of purchase orders
• Develop and maintain a reliable supplier base (local and international)
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with company standards
• Track orders and ensure on-time delivery to support production schedules
• Conduct market research and cost analysis to identify savings opportunities
• Coordinate with internal departments to understand requirements and ensure smooth operations
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures
• Resolve supply issues, discrepancies, and claims with suppliers
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3–8 years of experience in procurement, preferably in manufacturing or HVAC industry
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management
• Familiarity with procurement systems or digital purchasing platforms (any system-based workflow is a plus)

Skills

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• High attention to detail with a commercial mindset
• Proactive and able to work independently