Procurement Officer

Do you have the appetite to Grow Your Magic?

Consumers everywhere are increasingly conscious of the quality of the food they eat. BanoPuratos develops, produces and distributes a unique range of ingredients for bakers, pastry-chefs and chocolatiers who demand the very highest quality.

BanoPuratos group is a rapidly growing joint-venture in the Middle East, with 354 employees in 7 countries, and a consolidated turnover of over 100 M in 2022. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This, coupled with our commitment to our communities, is what makes working at BanoPuratos so magical.

Position Overview

Based at BanoPuratos in Saudi Arabia, we are currently seeking a:

Procurement Office

( Riyadh )

Comply with the agreed procurement strategies and plans to obtain best value for money and sustainable cost reductions from expenditure on goods by monitoring day-to-day procurement cycle. Responsible for monitoring stock levels and identifying purchasing needs.

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Key Accountabilities

• Support the Procurement Manager in conducting strategic plan for the department.
• Prepare stock analysis report taking into consideration movement of items and feedback from the Area Sales Managers and submit it to the Procurement Manager on a timely manner.
• Coordinate requisition process by reviewing the submitted proformas and quotations, issue purchase orders, and other documents related to the procurement function.
• Maintain accuracy of purchase order including items, quantities, due dates, special instructions and terms, conditions, and receipt dates.
• Verify current inventory levels and keep records to prevent inventory gaps.
• Prepare daily reports requested by the Procurement Manager on the procurement cycle in order to ensure product delivery according to the time scheduling.
• Maintain an updated database with accurate information about suppliers.
• Enrol all upcoming shipments with necessary insurance if needed in order to avoid any damages or loss in transit.
• Ensure that all special orders are signed by customers and placed on the ERP system.
• Provide Certificate of Analysis and Technical Data Sheet to customers upon their request.
• Review all customs documents and formalities and coordinate with the shipping agency in case of discrepancies in order to clear shipments on time and avoid demurrages and port shortage fees.
• Follow-up and communicate with suppliers about updates, order status, material specifications, inquiries, and other issues .

Profile

• 2to 4 years of stock management or goods purchasing experience.
• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, or any related field.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Knowledge of procurement cycle, policies, and procedures
• Ability to analyse data from different sources and write accurate report to progress in the procurement cycle
• Should have good planning and organizational skills.
• Should have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Should be multitasking, and able to perform under stress and meet deadlines. 
• Should have analytical skills to properly manage the department’s data.

Offer

BanoPuratos provides a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages our people to take initiatives and bring ideas that will contribute to the success of the company. Of course, BanoPuratos offers a competitive package but additionally, offers you a position that you can further develop and shape.