126 Talent Sourcing jobs in Saudi Arabia

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

• Support the Regional Category Manager in development of category strategy (for Local/Hub categories).
• Define and implement category strategy (for local categories).
• Implement the category strategic procurement process for local/hub suppliers.
• Provide insight into specific local /hub suppliers, markets and business factors; ensure compliance with global policy.
• Interface between the local/hub business and the category, and be first contact for suppliers
• For local categories, define category strategy based on internal present and future requirements utilizing supplier and competitor market analysis, local HOP and key business stakeholders.
• Ensure deployment and maintenance of local category strategy in all entities.
• Manage contracts and supplier relationship in the long term.
• Be accountable for the procurement performance related to his/her portfolio

Resolve issues related to supplier in his/her portfolio.

• The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the sourcing strategy of equipment/materials/services in the specified local category. Jointly with the Operations, the Sourcing Specialist has the responsibility to prepare the Annual Sourcing Strategy/Plan, based on business objectives and the need to improve safety, quality, reliability, on-time Delivery, competitiveness or reduce risks related to product supply. Sourcing Specialist is in charge of overseeing local category management and ensures central-local collaboration in Coordinated/Enforced categories.
• The sourcing plan shall primarily focus on supplier qualification (new or extension), frame agreement, co-development, alliances, early partnering on key projects. The Sourcing Specialist focuses on identifying and partnering « Best Class » suppliers, offering innovative technology solutions at a competitive price. The Sourcing Specialist is accountable for the supplier market analysis, besides their responsibilities to deploy the sourcing strategy on key categories, thus improving safety, quality, reliability, on-time delivery, competitiveness or reduce risks related to product supply. The Sourcing Specialist is expected to negotiate frame contracts for local suppliers and manage strategic relationships
• He/She collaborates with the critical vendors to enhance transparency and integration, better (Quality) control of sub-vendors as well as competitiveness opportunities. Enhanced interaction will enable to decrease significantly our procurement costs through a Design-To-Cost approach, an adjustment of the scope of supply (with the vendors focusing on their core competencies) and a development of a new supply approach on sub-components such as motors etc. (e.g.: Technical, Price agreement).

*Accountabilities & related Activities *

• Manage local spend in the category
• Perform rigorous analysis on local category cost base and suppliers to ensure delivery of spend and efficiency targets
• Ensure supply to the business and execution of local procurement
• Own, manage and negotiate local supplier relationships and take sourcing decisions
• Manage local supplier performance (performance to SLAs, continuous improvement – cost and innovation)
• Stay abreast of market conditions and trends (including global pricing benchmarks) to inform strategy and ensure supply continuity
• Define and implement a local category strategy if required
• Implement best practice category management techniques
• Implement standards, processes and tools consistent with overall procurement function
• Comply with overall procurement spend and preferred supplier policies, and monitor compliance of business end users
• Participate in the local and central skill development plan activities
• Category Strategy
• Define 3 years local category strategy including the supplier strategy for its scope
• In close cooperation with Stakeholders, establish yearly ambition and its updates (within the target and rolling forecast processes)
• Implement and manage the local category strategy
• Liaise with other HUB Category Managers / clusters / countries counterparts to ensure alignment on sourcing initiatives and priorities, as well as assessing practices for consideration in own efforts
• Analyze current procurement portfolio, spend, supply base, contracts for the local entity
• Analyze industry market profile and key suppliers, TCO drivers
• Identify Risks & Opportunities
• Perform internal and external benchmarks in relationship with the Procurement Performance Manager
• Identify short term opportunities (volumes consolidation, bundling) and long term opportunities (standardization, etc) and consolidate needs (OPEX and CAPEX), establish RFx planning
• Sourcing execution & Contract Management
• Analyse requirements and challenge specifications with requesters
• Identify potential suppliers and propose the list to requesters
• Launch RFx to pre-selected suppliers and deploy the process of suppliers selection (technical and commercial) with requesters
• Analyze offers using TCO and "Should Cost" approaches, make scenarios and propose short list of suppliers based on fact-based and agreed criteria to requesters
• Select suppliers and negotiate contracts/purchase orders in alignment with Regional Category Managers
• Communicate and explain contracts to Spot Buyers / Requisitioners and finance team for deployment and appropriate execution, including Purchase Requisition to Purchase order creation in the system.
• Communicate contracts to internal customers (Supply chain)
• Establish measures and controls to ensure and track successful implementation of the contract in collaboration with Procurement Performance Manager
• Follow and manage contract implementation (application of price escalation formulas, volume rebate collection, products and services portfolio management, progress clauses, renewal etc.), including
• Update of procurement database (contracts, catalogues.)
• Define and periodically review buying channels
• Manage incidents and claims
• Suppliers relationship management
• Lead SRM activities for key suppliers of his/her category (supplier strategy, evaluations, review and audit, innovation initiatives, internal promotion of supplier, supplier days)
• Understand (and in some cases is involved in) the strategy of his/her most important suppliers
• Animate the supplier qualification and audit process in collaboration with Inspection teams, HSEQ and Technical experts
• Support in Corporate Social Program (CSP) nomination process (validation)
• Lead supplier risk identification and mitigation to ensure compliance with risk mapping regulation.
• Manage supplier qualification and system on-boarding in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate introduction of suppliers to company level stakeholders
• Stakeholders management
• Develop and manage relationship with internal customers to ensure deployment of category strategies
• Develop internal customer feedback on category strategies
• Develop internal customer feedback regarding Supplier Performance
• Lead working sessions with internal customers to identify TCO reduction opportunities
• Develop proactive proximity and build recognition of the procurement function with internal customers
• Continuous Improvement
• Conduct periodic surveys to measure internal customer feedback for continuous improvement in collaboration with the Procurement Performance Manager
• Get suggestions from suppliers to improve AL processes and develop innovations originating from suppliers
• Undertake corrective actions with suppliers to improve performance (e.g. Supplier development programs, progress plans,…) and track progress
• Undertake corrective actions with Functions to improve contract compliance
• Proactively organize sessions with internal customers to identify further TCO/TVO reduction opportunities: standardization, joint process improvement opportunities, value engineering, etc
• Identify opportunities for automating Purchase Orders (catalogues, Open PO, Blanket Purchase Orders, etc.)
• Analyze spot buying reduction opportunities, define and implement corrective actions
• Reporting
• Consolidate and present Category Management action plan to his/her Management
• Provide periodic activity reporting to his/her Management on actual and projected savings related to his/her categories

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Are you a MATCH?

*Education: *
Bachelors degree in business/finance/economics.

Language:
English.

Knowledge And Knowhow Specific To The Job

• Be Act Engage
• Category & Sourcing Strategy (Must have)
• Category & Market Expertise (Must have)
• Supplier Selection, Qualification & Relationship (Must have)
• Negotiations & Contract Knowledge (Must have)
• Performance & Process Management (Data, KPI & Digital Tools) (Must have)
• Planification & Expediting (Good to have)
• Financial Analysis (Transversal) (Should have)
• Project Management (Transversal) (Must have
• Data analysis.

*Complementary Capabilities *

• Thinking & Partnering strategically
• Influencing for Change
• Managing conflict
• Analysing and solving problems
• Strong interpersonal skills including written and oral communication skills.

Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

Job Title:
Sourcing Specialist

Location:
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Department:
Procurement

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive
Sourcing Specialist
to join our Procurement team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and supporting cross-functional teams to meet procurement goals. This role requires strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality sourcing of goods and services aligned with Aquat's operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with the Aquat objectives, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery.
• Identify, research, and evaluate potential suppliers of goods, materials, and services.
• Conduct market analysis to understand industry trends, pricing, and supplier capabilities.
• Analyze supplier responses, evaluate bids, and make recommendations for supplier selection.
• Negotiate prices, terms, and contracts with suppliers to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost savings and process improvements in the sourcing process.
• Maintain accurate records of all sourcing activities, contracts, and supplier information.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, including Quality, Operations, and Engineering departments.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging sourcing trends.
• Prepare KPIs and work reports for the purchasing section on a weekly and monthly basis.

Requirements & Skills

• Proven experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation.
• Familiarity with procurement systems and tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in
  Logistics
  ,
  Supply Chain Management
  ,
  Business Administration
  , or a related field (Must).
• Professional certifications (e.g.,
  CIPS
  ,
  CSCP
  , or
  APICS
  ) are an advantage.

Join our Baker Hughes IS Sourcing Product Line

IS product line handling LSTK projects & CTD projects of Baker Hughes, while delivering wells to the client in a timely and efficient manner, we need to make sure the backend of our team well and strong in terms of identifying and sourcing the right services and products at the right time to make sure the flawless operation to satisfy client's requirements.

Partner with the best

As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying client's requirements at it's best with the help and support of IS operations team and sourcing the competitive but non compromised in quality services, products in a timely manner. In this role you will follow an individual work plan, manage global stake holders & suppliers, meet day-to-day short-term objectives, and resolve issues through immediate action and long- term planning and initiate contractual agreements with potential sub-contractors and suppliers.

As a Buying/Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Floating RFQ/Inquiry to potential local and global suppliers based on operations requirements.
• Performing negotiations with suppliers on techno-commercial aspects and aligning terms of purchase favorably.
• Short term and long-term contracts initiative with suppliers and service providers through the help of Legal and Sourcing leadership team.
• Getting purchase orders issued according to operations requirement and closing them after delivery.
• Evaluating & monitoring supplier performance thru monthly/weekly scorecards. Also have ability to communicate effectively (Daily/weekly) with Baker Hughes Global supplier base in different time zones.
• Connecting with Site Material, Engineering, Project team on shortages while identifying and implement process improvements
• Managing Push-Out and Pull-In of orders, organize parts pick up while reducing overall logistics costs with timely deliveries.
• Being responsible for all aspects related to parts supplier management and execution, monitoring parts availability.
• Developing risk mitigation strategies including contingency plans, lead-time reductions and supply chain efficiency. Also, possess knowledge of Inco terms, EU and US regulatory and import requirements
• Communicate with internal product line and identify and prioritize services/products that can be delivered to mitigate and optimize cost exposure.
• Monitor purchase order report for closure of each purchase (delivery, GR, invoicing) in a timely manner within procurement KPI's

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have bachelors from an accredited university or college (with 1-2 yrs. of experience in Sourcing) preferably experienced from an oil field background.
• Have ERP experience with SAP & Ariba, data analysis and presentation skills will be advantageous.
• Have hands-on and ability to handle multiple priorities in an international environment.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

About Us

With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we're committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we're always looking for the right people to help us get there. People who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner and more efficient.

Join Us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you Let's come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in posting job vacancies on various platforms and managing job advertisements.
• Source and identify potential candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, and networking channels.
• Screen resumes and coordinate initial interviews with hiring managers.
• Maintain candidate databases and track recruitment metrics.
• Support employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Assist in onboarding new hires and provide a smooth transition into the organization.
• Collaborate with HR team members on recruitment strategies and process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Good knowledge of recruitment tools and platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT
For over six decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. The Group, in its endeavour to excel as a hybrid retailer, has reinforced its distribution and marketing services with a portfolio of eight owned brands and over 300 international brands in the luxury, beauty, fashion, and art de vivre categories. More recently, the Group expanded its expertise into new categories of luxury watches, jewellery, and eyewear.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken with the customer at heart. Be it constantly reinventing itself or focusing on innovation to provide luxury experiences at over 750+ experiential retail stores, online and through mobile apps, each touch point leads to delighting the customer.

Today, Chalhoub Group stands for 14,000 skilled and talented professionals across seven countries, whose cohesive efforts have resulted in the Group being ranked third in the Middle East and first in Saudi Arabia as a Great Place to Work.

To keep the innovation journey going, the Group has set up "The Greenhouse", which is not just an innovation hub, but also an incubator space and accelerator for start-ups and small businesses in the region and internationally. This is just one of the several initiatives taken by the Group to reinvent itself, catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. The Group has also been embedding sustainability at the core of its business strategy with a clear commitment towards people, partners and the planet, and by being a member of the United Nations Global Compact Community and signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles.

What You'll Be Doing
Our Talent Acquisition Executive is responsible for working closely with the assigned business area to fill vacant roles with the right candidates in a timely manner. You will also be responsible for ensuring applicants have a great experience throughout the process by regularly keeping in touch, following up and providing feedback.

• Follow all relevant Talent Acquisition policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
• Implement activities under close supervision
• Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure case/issue is closed efficiently and in timely a manner.
• Address assigned business areas' recruitment needs in a timely manner.
• Meet with and advise hiring managers on best practices in recruitment and selection process.
• Adhere to the recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position.
• Review applicants' CVs to evaluate if they meet the position requirements.
• Pro-actively source / headhunt for open and potential future positions
• Use relevant selection tools to assess candidates (including CBI, assessment centers, psychometric evaluations and all other applicable tests)
• Develop, proactively, a pool of qualified candidates for immediate replacements.
• Upkeep relevant records on the applicant tracking system.
• Ensure all applicants have a great candidate experience.
• Interview and follow up referrals from management and employees.
• Build networks and communities to source and pipeline candidates.
• Provide support on other HR projects that include talent acquisition as and when required.
• Participate in relevant projects and community activities as and when needed.

Job Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

The
Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA)
is pleased to offer an exciting
Cooperative Training (Co-op) opportunity
within our
Human Resources Department
for ambitious and motivated students looking to gain hands-on experience in a professional and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize various channels (LinkedIn, social media, networking events, etc.) to proactively identify and engage potential candidates.
• Review resumes and applications to evaluate candidate qualifications and determine suitability for open positions.
• Organize and conduct initial interviews to assess candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and coordinate the interview process.
• Maintain positive relationships with candidates throughout the hiring process, providing timely communication and feedback.
• Manage applicant tracking systems and maintain accurate records of candidates and recruitment activities.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and evaluate the effectiveness of hiring strategies, making recommendations for improvements.
• Prepare and send job offers to the selected candidates or prepare and send apology letters to unsuccessful candidates.
• Assist in onboarding new hires to ensure a smooth transition and integration into the company.

Other Related Assignments

• Complete duties as requested by direct manager

Internship Requirements

• Senior student pursuing a
  Bachelor's degree in
  Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Leadership & Ownership