Purchasing Officer

About ABYAT

ABYAT is a major retail destination in the Middle East, covering 22,000 square meters and featuring more than 22,000 products for home improvement and related needs. The range includes tiles, wallpaper, lighting, kitchen fixtures, and many other high-quality items. Founded in September 2005, the company has grown with a customer-first approach and continues to expand from Kuwait into Saudi Arabia, with future growth plans for Qatar and the UAE.

Role Overview

The Purchasing Officer will manage the full purchasing cycle, from receiving requisitions and sourcing suppliers to negotiating terms, raising purchase orders in SAP, tracking deliveries, and coordinating with internal teams and logistics partners to ensure purchases are completed on time, within budget, and according to approval requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review purchase requests from departments and verify that the necessary approvals are in place before moving forward.
• Contact approved suppliers and collect competitive quotations.
• Proactively search for and add new suppliers, both locally and internationally.
• Compare quotations and prepare summary sheets with recommendations for approval.
• Discuss and finalize pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Raise and process purchase orders in SAP and ensure they are released without delay.
• Track purchase order progress, supplier confirmations, and expected delivery dates.
• Work with freight forwarders for air and sea shipments while keeping transportation costs efficient.
• Oversee logistics arrangements, shipment tracking, and customs clearance tasks, including SABER-related documentation.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable regarding payments, letters of credit, and supplier settlements.
• Keep documentation complete for imports and deliveries so delays and demurrage charges are avoided.
• Assist with CAPEX purchasing and procurement for projects.
• Close purchase orders correctly in SAP after goods receipt and invoice checks are completed.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships to improve cost, quality, and service outcomes.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a similar discipline.
• At least 2 to 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain functions.
• Strong ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships.
• Prior exposure to SAP and purchase order workflows is preferred.
• Advanced capability in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of logistics, freight forwarding, and customs processes.
• Good communication skills in English; Arabic will be considered an advantage.
• Ability to juggle several priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The position focuses on purchasing execution, supplier coordination, import handling, and procurement support for operational and project needs. Experience with SAP, logistics, and customs compliance is especially valuable.