Maaden Brief:
MAADEN, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. We are leading the development of the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building a world-class, unique, and fully integrated mining value chain."
We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for the position. This role offers a chance to contribute to our ambitious growth and play a key part in shaping the future of mining in the Kingdom.
Role Profile:
Job Title: Specialist, Service Procurement III
Business Unit/Function: Aluminum BU
Department: Procurement and BS
Job Location: Jubail HQ
Working hours: 8 hours
Job post duration: starting 14 April 2026 - end date April 28 2026
Type of work: Full-time
Job Purpose
Accountable for executing and governing the Purchasing Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle for high-value materials and services under established framework agreements. Ensures timely conversion of approved requisitions to purchase orders, proactively monitors cycle times, and drives process discipline to improve overall throughput and stakeholder experience.
Leads sourcing and pre-award execution for materials and services not covered by framework agreements, ensuring full compliance with Ma’aden procurement governance and delegated authorities. Applies category strategies, approved tools, and commercial templates provided by Category Management to optimize total cost of ownership, mitigate supply risk, and ensure claims and related documentation are processed accurately and within agreed timelines.
Key Accountabilities
• Ensure consistent application of Ma’aden procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls across the Aluminum BU, including compliance with delegated authorities, audit requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Execute end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities for Aluminum BU goods and services, including bid events, commercial evaluation, negotiation, contract issuance, PO placement, and coordination with stakeholders through the purchase-to-pay (P2P) cycle.
• Perform supplier and market intelligence to identify sourcing opportunities, benchmark pricing and commercial terms, and support value creation initiatives (e.g., demand aggregation, specification optimization, and contract coverage expansion).
• Monitor and continuously improve procurement compliance and service performance through regular reviews, KPI tracking, and stakeholder engagement; address non-compliance, drive corrective actions, and support internal and external audits as required.
Manage supplier relationships for assigned categories/packages, including performance reviews, issue resolution, and alignment on delivery, quality, and safety expectations in collaboration with end users.
• Ensure contract and PO governance, including scope clarification, variation/change control, documentation completeness, and alignment with approved commercial terms and conditions.
Partner with internal stakeholders (Operations, Maintenance, Technical, Finance, and Supply Chain) to clarify requirements, plan procurement lead times, and ensure timely availability of materials and services to support business continuity.
• Maintain integrity of procurement data within ERP/e-procurement systems (e.g., vendor master, pricing, catalogs, and PO documentation) to enable accurate reporting, compliance, and efficient transaction processing.
• Identify and escalate supply, commercial, and delivery risks; implement mitigation actions (e.g., expediting, alternative sourcing, and contingency planning) in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Support efficient invoice and claim resolution by coordinating with end users, suppliers, and Finance on receiving documentation, three-way match issues (PO/GR/Invoice), and dispute management to ensure on-time payment and accurate accruals.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering or equivalent level of education.
Supply Chain certification is desirable.
Minimum Experience:
• 2–3 years of procurement experience in an operational procurement role.
Experience with systems and solutions used in operational procurement (e.g., ERP, Oracle, and e-procurement platforms).
• Basic knowledge of mining and metals industry value chains and markets is an advantage.
Understanding of, and experience with, procurement-related financial and legal/contractual practices.
Ma’aden High-Performance Competencies:
Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and data-driven reporting.
• Sound knowledge of procurement operating models, governance, and internal controls, with the ability to apply policies and delegated authorities consistently.
• Commercial acumen with demonstrated capability in supplier negotiations, contract administration, and total cost of ownership (TCO) assessment.
• Hands-on experience with procurement ERP/e-procurement platforms (e.g., Oracle) and transaction disciplines (PR/PO/GR/Invoice), including troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of process gaps.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and align requirements, priorities, and delivery timelines.
• Fluency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills when engaging with internal stakeholders and suppliers. High attention to detail, professional judgement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.