Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager – Steel FabricationSeraj Steel is hiring an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead our purchasing activities and strengthen our supplier network as we continue to scale our operations.📍 Location: Al Kharj Industrial City, Saudi ArabiaWe are looking for a commercially strong and highly organized Purchasing Manager with experience in structural steel, steel fabrication, construction, or heavy manufacturing.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the complete purchasing cycle from purchase request to PO, delivery, and supplier follow-up.Source and purchase steel plates, structural sections, pipes/tubes, bolts, welding consumables, paint, industrial consumables, spare parts, and other production requirements.Build and maintain a strong network of local and international suppliers.Obtain and compare quotations based on price, specification, quality, availability, payment terms, and delivery time.Negotiate aggressively and professionally to achieve the best total purchasing value, not simply the lowest price.Ensure purchased materials fully comply with required grades, specifications, standards, and project requirements.Coordinate purchasing priorities with Production, Planning, Engineering, Warehouse, Quality, and Finance.Monitor material requirements and ensure critical materials are available before they impact production.Track open purchase orders and actively follow up suppliers to prevent late deliveries.Develop alternative and backup suppliers for critical materials.Monitor steel and major raw-material prices and identify opportunities for better purchasing decisions.Evaluate supplier performance based on price, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and reliability.Maintain accurate purchasing records and ensure purchasing activities are properly managed through the company's ERP system.Improve purchasing processes, controls, reporting, and supplier management.What We Are Looking ForProven experience in Purchasing / Procurement Management.Strong preference for candidates with experience in structural steel fabrication, PEB, steel trading, or heavy manufacturing.Strong knowledge of steel materials, specifications, and industrial purchasing.Excellent supplier sourcing and negotiation skills.Strong understanding of lead times, inventory requirements, and production-driven purchasing.Experience working with ERP or purchasing management systems.Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.Ability to work in a fast-moving manufacturing environment where purchasing directly affects production performance.We are looking for someone who doesn't simply process purchase orders. We need a Purchasing Manager who actively develops suppliers, negotiates better commercial terms, anticipates material requirements, and ensures purchasing supports uninterrupted production.How to ApplyInterested candidates can apply directly through this LinkedIn job post or send their CV by email to:📩 hr@serajsteel.com📩 info@serajsteel.comFor email applications, please use the subject: Purchasing Manager Application#SerajSteel #PurchasingManager #Procurement #SteelFabrication #StructuralSteel #SupplyChain #ManufacturingJobs #SaudiArabiaJobs #AlKharj