Senior Procurement Specialist

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