Procurement Specialist

We want you in our team!

We are looking for the right person to join our team in Dammam as our new Procurement Specialist. Could it be you?

What would your day look like?

If you join us in this role, you will play a key role in managing procurement activities and sourcing strategies that support our shipping, logistics, marine and gas operations. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure timely acquisition of goods and services while delivering cost efficiencies, maintaining quality standards and supporting operational continuity.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing end-to-end procurement activities for operational, technical and corporate requirements.

• Sourcing suppliers, conducting RFQs/tenders and negotiating commercial terms and contracts.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and service providers.

• Managing approved vendor databases and supporting supplier qualification processes.

• Monitoring supplier performance and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, contractual obligations and applicable regulations.

• Supporting procurement requirements for logistics, shipping, marine and gas-related operations and projects.

• Conducting spend analysis, cost optimization initiatives and procurement reporting.

• Coordinating closely with Finance, Operations and Project teams to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

• Identifying procurement risks and contributing to strategic sourcing initiatives.

What are we looking for?

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics or a related field.

• 3–5 years of procurement experience, preferably within logistics, shipping, freight forwarding, marine services or the oil & gas sector.

• Proven experience in supplier sourcing, vendor management and contract negotiations.

• Experience managing procurement processes through ERP systems.

• Knowledge of logistics and shipping operations; experience in gas industry procurement will be an advantage.

• Experience in cost management, procurement analytics and supplier performance management.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

• Sound commercial and financial acumen.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.

• Strong planning, organization and time management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English.

• Ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced operational environment.

What’s in it for you?

You will become part of a global organization that values professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As our Procurement Specialist, you will have the opportunity to contribute to critical operational activities, build strategic supplier partnerships, and support business growth while developing your career within a dynamic and diverse industry.

As part of our commitment to supporting local talent development, we are particularly keen to hear from talented Saudi professionals looking to further develop their careers within the logistics and shipping industry.

We look forward to hearing from you! 🚀

Please note that as well as working to recruit staff members via GAC channels, GAC uses third-party recruiters to recruit for specific positions within the Group. However, please be aware of unaffiliated recruiters purporting to represent GAC that ask for payment in return for facilitating interviews. A genuine third-party recruiter working with GAC will never ask for payment to facilitate an interview.

If you would like to make an application to join GAC, please always ensure to apply through our official channels on https://career.gac.com/ or our LinkedIn listing.