Purchasing Specialist

**Purchasing Specialist** The Musco **Saudi Arabia Team** has an opening for a **Purchasing Specialist** at our **Dammam, Saudi Arabia office.** The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership in evaluating and developing relationships with suppliers for our new Manufacturing Facility. If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you! **Essential Criteria:** * 3\-5 Years of previous purchasing experience strongly desired. * Business or Engineering degree preferred, or equivalent years' experience. * Working knowledge of purchasing systems and negotiation techniques. * Strong command of both English and Arabic (reading, writing, and speaking) * Strong interpersonal and communication skills. * Strong problem\-solving skills. * High level of organization, with strong attention to detail. * Self\-motivated to work independently * Proficient with computers and Office365 programs, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. **Roles and Responsibilities:** * Responsible for identifying and negotiating with contract suppliers for materials, supplies, equipment and/or services. * Establish and maintain procedures for the continued improvement of quality, delivery, service and price. * Support the objective of minimum inventory levels required on hand, and minimizing obsolete inventory, while meeting Musco's goal of no backorders or production disruptions. * Provide technical assistance to interpret, analyze, and resolve procurement issues. * Develop and maintain a good working relationship with engineers, production, and suppliers to ensure compliance to company standards and quality requirements. * Calculate and prepare cost comparison requests as they pertain to Purchasing, Engineering and Production projects. * Search out, contact and investigate firms having manufacturing facilities and/or services available, such investigation to include the evaluation of general business philosophy and reliability of the firm, the nature and level of work forces skills, physical plant, machinery, tooling and equipment. **Who is Musco:** Musco, a privately held company since 1976, is the global leader in sports and large\-area lighting solutions, with projects in 135 countries. Headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco employs more than 1,800 team members worldwide. **Team Culture and Partnerships:** At Musco, we offer meaningful work in a team\-first culture with continuous learning and professional development. We value work\-life balance, providing flexibility for community involvement, family activities, and personal time. We have a generous benefit package created with the Team in mind. It includes varying health insurance plans, paid leave, profit sharing, and more! As supporters of recreational organizations, we help ensure safer and more enjoyable playing experiences worldwide. If giving back resonates with you, learn more about our partnerships. **At Musco*****, we make it happen*** **and want you to be a part of it.** **Stay connected with us!**