Gulf Packaging Industries Co. تعلن عن وظيفة أخصائي مشتريات استراتيجي في الشرقية السعودية

Job Description: Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Plastic Industry

Department: Procurement / Supply Chain Position Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist Industry: Plastic Manufacturing / Packaging Reports To: Procurement Manager / Head of Supply Chain Location:

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist with a strong background in the plastic manufacturing and packaging industry to manage strategic sourcing and procurement activities for raw materials, including plastic resins, packaging materials, films, and other polymer-based materials.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

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Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for plastic raw materials, packaging materials, films, and polymer resins.

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Identify, evaluate, and qualify local and international suppliers based on cost, quality, technical capability, reliability, and delivery performance.

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Source materials such as PE, PP, PET, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PVC, and other relevant polymers based on business requirements.

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Manage sourcing of flexible packaging materials, plastic films, stretch films, shrink films, and other packaging-related products.

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Establish and maintain a qualified supplier base to ensure uninterrupted material availability.

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Analyze procurement spend and identify opportunities for cost optimization and supplier consolidation.

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Develop alternative sourcing channels to reduce dependency on single suppliers and mitigate supply chain disruptions.

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Identify opportunities for bulk purchasing, long-term supply agreements, and favorable contract structures.

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Prepare market intelligence reports, cost forecasts, and sourcing recommendations for management.

Qualifications and Experience

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Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related field.

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Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within the plastic manufacturing, polymer, or packaging industry.

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Demonstrated experience sourcing plastic raw materials, polymer resins, films, and packaging materials.

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Proven track record in supplier negotiations, cost optimization, supplier development, and strategic sourcing.

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Experience working with local and international suppliers and managing import procurement activities.

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Strong understanding of plastic resin grades, material specifications, pricing mechanisms, and supplier market dynamics.

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Experience with ERP systems and procurement tools; SAP or Oracle experience is an advantage.

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Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze procurement spend, pricing trends, and supplier performance.

Required Skills and Competencies

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Strategic sourcing and category management.

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Commercial negotiation and contract management.

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Supplier identification, qualification, and relationship management.

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Plastic resin and packaging material market knowledge.

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Cost analysis, price benchmarking, and savings identification.

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Supply risk assessment and mitigation.

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Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making.

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Cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management.

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Strong communication, presentation, and reporting skills.

Preferred Industry Exposure

Candidates with experience in any of the following areas will be preferred:

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Plastic packaging manufacturing.

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Flexible packaging and film production.

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Polymer and plastic resin trading or distribution.

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Extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, or thermoforming.

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Packaging converters and film manufacturers.