Purchaser

**Purchaser**:

- Location: Riyadh, SA, Riyadh
- Flexible Work Arrangement: Onsite
- Job Category: SCM (Procurement, Logistics, Stores)
- Career Level: Graduate / Entry Level
- Requisition Id: 3949

**Position Summary**:
As part of our supply chain growth in Saudi Arabia, we are looking for a Purchaser Specialist to manage strategic and tactical procurement activities for aviation parts, tooling, and GSE equipment.

The role demands a proactive, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic individual who can help lay the procurement foundation for future expansion.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Source and purchase aviation parts, tooling, and services in compliance with company policies and Saudi regulations (GACA, SFDA).
- Launch RFQs, negotiate prices, terms, and contracts with local and international suppliers.
- Create, track, and manage purchase orders in SAP and monitor delivery schedules.
- Manage supplier onboarding and maintain supplier master data in SAP.
- Ensure alignment with operational priorities, project deadlines, and maintenance needs.
- Develop and maintain a strong supplier network to secure competitive advantages in terms of cost, quality, and lead time.
- Evaluate supplier performance (OTD, quality, responsiveness) and drive corrective actions where necessary.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields.
- Experience in carrying out the full end to end sourcing & supplier selection process
- 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position preferably in the aviation, aerospace, MRO, or industrial sectors.
- Experienced in purchasing aircraft parts in support of part 145 repair station preferred

**Desired Characteristics**:

- Brings energy, optimism, and persistence to daily procurement tasks, even in challenging or ambiguous situations.
- Thrives in a growing setup where roles evolve, and flexibility is key to building effective supply chain foundations.
- Communicates clearly and professionally across multicultural and cross-functional environments.
- Builds positive working relationships internally and externally, fostering a cooperative and respectful environment.
- Upholds strong ethical standards and accountability in all interactions and decisions.
- Understanding of various CAA requirements in relation to Aviation Parts and component
- Understanding in General Aviation Aircraft Maintenance Programs and Methodology
- Excellent MS-Office skills
- Fluent in English

**Physical Demands**:
Light warehouse activities possible (i.e inspecting shipments, sample reviews); must be comfortable moving parts or documentation as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk or sit. The employee is occasionally required to climbs or balance, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds over their heads. Specific vision required for this job include, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

**Work Environment**:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to work in both a heavy maintenance environment and in upscale customer areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional high volume when aircrafts arrive/depart. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. Occasional fuel fumes may permeate the workplace. Employee must be willing and able to work in all types of weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The Hangar environment may be extreme hot and cold during certain seasons of the year.