Supplier Relation Specialist (Saudi National) - Military Veterans

Req #: R161817

Location(s):

• SA - Makkah

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Supplier Relation Specialist Supplier Relation Specialist (Saudi National) to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Obtain accounting statements from suppliers that reflect the client's financial status/transactions.
• Collect, analyze, and manage data pertaining to the service providers.
• Manage materials and services procurement, apply of legal implications and risk preservation
• Manage Procurement life cycle efficiently.
• Develop and improve major business processes such as business continuity and supplier partnership to deliver annual improvements in total cost, quality and service, and support sites as needed.
• Review, identify, and contact vendors by telephone, email, and fax to obtain accounting statements to achieve assigned weekly export targets.
• Track information received in appropriate databases by making notes of every conversation with vendor in the database with brief detailed notes.
• Tracking supplier performance and ongoing evaluations as well as responsible for Tracking expired legal commercial documents and follow up with suppliers for commercial document validation.
• Support in maintaining partnerships at all levels with the suppliers to emphasize collaboration and set clear expectations, common goals, trust and transparency
• Negotiate purchase orders/contracts’ terms with international suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations.
• Coordinate with logistics and operations teams for timely delivery.
• Monitor market trends and adjust procurement strategies accordingly.
• Conduct cost analysis and comparison and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities.
• Resolve any issues related to procurement and supplier performance.
• Ensure quality standards are met for all procured goods and services.
• Develop and maintain a supplier database.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, accounting, business administration, or equivalent;
• +5 years of procurement department and +3 years in Supplier Relationship Management or relevant business experience.
• +5 years in strategic sourcing and procurement life cycle management.
• Experience Entity Monitoring, Reporting, Contract management
• Experience coordinating / Suppliers Relation Management.
• Capability for Building Strategic Partnerships proficiently.
• Excellent English / Arabic written and verbal communication skills. Excellent presentation skills.
• Experience of working internationally (preference KSA experience).
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.