Engineer Material Development & Procurement Planning
Saudi Ceramics · Riyadh Region
Apply & track with Apply EdgeWe’re Hiring | Engineer – Material Development & Procurement Planning We are looking for a motivated Material Development Engineer to join our team and support R&D and plant operations in developing new material alternatives and identifying qualified suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with R&D teams to identify and recommend new materials and vendors through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify, evaluate, and eliminate non-value-added costs.
- Research and develop alternative materials and suppliers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
- Identify, research, and evaluate potential suppliers based on capabilities and qualifications.
- Track and manage the material samples process.
- Monitor market trends, including new products, technologies, and suppliers, to support sourcing decisions.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
- 2–3 years of experience in Material Engineering, Industrial Operations, or a similar industry is preferred.
- High proficiency in English is required.
- Basic ability to communicate in Arabic and English.
- Proficiency in MS Office is required.
- Knowledge of SAP Ariba is preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, supplier evaluation, and problem-solving skills.