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Job Summary
The Senior Procurement Specialist in TAQA Arabia is responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities, developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality, compliance, and supplier performance. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders to support operational and strategic business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement processes, including sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and purchase order management
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to optimize cost, quality, and delivery
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, terms, and service-level agreements with suppliers
- Manage supplier relationships and performance, including evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulations
- Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and risk factors to support procurement decisions
- Collaborate with finance, operations, legal, and other stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive value through process improvements
- Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing
- Prepare procurement reports, forecasts, and spend analyses for management
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- Experience managing supplier relationships and performance
- Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement tools
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills



