920 Memorial City Way, Suite 425
Functional Job Title
Houston, TX 77024
Sr. Procurement Agent
713.997.8080
*ASC Job Category
Materials Supply
Position Description
Basic Function Directs worldwide purchasing activities ranging $1.0 to $2.0 billion of store stock and direct
charge materials for the assigned materials Commodity Families/Groups to support Company operations and
capital projects. The incumbent can be assigned either to operations or project purchasing division. Directs
the store stock materials investment and control activities of the division for the assigned prime
commodities. Ensures that required store stock material worth $850 to $950 million are ordered and
available to support all Saudi Aramco maintenance, repair, and operations and construction projects with the
minimum optimum inventory investment. Apply effectively the latest Supply Chain Management Strategy
concepts. Implements supply chain outsourcing strategies; develops commodity specific supply chain
solutions and pursue advancements and breakthroughs in business practices and technologies. Participate
effectively to all SRC procurement plan and award proposals that require SRC review and endorsement.
Negotiates proficiently with suppliers to maximize cost advantages and secure an overall cost
savings/efficiencies and other added value for the company. Formulates and implements policies and
procedures pertaining to sound procurement and investment practices. Apply best supply chain
methodologies to ensure suppliers on time delivery and promotes the identification and disposition of excess
and obsolete materials. Provides leadership in generating $60 to $75 million cost savings in both
procurement and investment activities during 24/7 days service coverage.
Minimum Requirements
A. Bachelor's degree in Materials Management, Business Administration, Industrial Management, Finance,
Engineering, MIS, Science in Chemistry, Mathematics. B. 15 years' diversified experience in materials
management, including 7 years of supervisory experience, 5 of which must have been in the purchasing
functions, with materials investment/control responsibility. C. Must have demonstrated a high level of
initiative in materials investment and procurement problem solving, sound knowledge of Materials Supply
and Project Management processes, MS Supply Chain Management Manuals and related General
Instructions. D. A proven background in purchasing and demonstrates good negotiation skills and other
competencies as applied to the purchasing function, knowledge of material standards and applicationss,
Supply Chain best practices, commodity trends, market intelligence, SAP, Business Information Warehouse,
Materials Decision Support System, MS vision, strategic objectives and KPI's. E. Possesses thorough
knowledge of Company-wide operations and customer unique materials requirements. Deep appreciation of
the company's and business line's strategic direction and business goals. F. Excellent command of oral and
written English. Knowledge of Arabigh highly desirable.
Duties & Responsibilities
a. Performs all managerial and administrative functions common to the Division level as established by
Company management. b. Provides the cost/benefit analysis to Purchasing for negotiations with local
vendors to avoid materials investment by developing local warehousing agreements. Assists local
distributors and manufacturers by developing projections of Saudi Aramco's materials requirements for
specific items. c. Ensures that cataloged materials are available when maintenance, repair, and operations
organzations require them. Establishes adequate inventory to provide the optimum service level at the
minimum cost consistent with Corporate Policy, maintenance goals, operating requirements, and projecct
completion and start-up schedules. d. Devotes adequate time to prepare workforce fo the future by
preparing the following strategies: - Identify the gap of his employees between required future skills and
current capability. - Prepare IDP for every employee that includes the training and development to close the
gap and select the proper departments against each PDP. - Promote supply chain professional certification
among his employees such as: Certified Forecasting Professional Accredited Purchasing Buyer Certificate
Certified Supply Chain Professional Certified Purchasing Manager (CPS) e. Oversees and reports commodity
supply outlook and market intelligence (including market trends, supply & demand analysis) and advises the
Manager on means to leverage the purchasing effort. Develops world-wide sourcing strategies to leverage
market conditions, monitors key commodity market indices/outlook and oversees MS strategic forecasting
effort. Promotes Best Practices between international and local Suppliers and facilities agreements of a
strategic nature to meet stringent operationa and capital project schedule requirements and improve supply
chain efficiency. Strategic agreement models include but are not limited to; stocker distributor, supplier
manager inventory (SMI), warehouse purchasing agreements (PMPA) and also include outsourcing actions
that promote the local economy infrastructure. f. Ensures that materials are cost-effectively purchased in
accordance with established company policies, procedures and guidelines as needed to satisfy operational
and project requirements on a timely basis. This includes activities such as monitoring suppliers on time
delivery performance, developing new qualified sources of supply, monitoring the status of cataloged items
9CAT Developments and ensuring the cataloged 9CAT articles are directed to the lowest cost purchasing
office, directing negotiations for the procurement of goods, and placing an increasing portion of the
company's purchases through local manufacturers and vendors. g. Controls the store stock materials
inventory by ensuring that all materials usage is regularly reviewed, that unusual level of material activities
are investigated, and that appropriate measures are taken. Directs the review of material returns and
approves the disposal of materials identified as obsolete or having no foreseable use. h. Identifies costsaving opportunities and participates in study groups to evaluate and implement cost-saving programs.
Maximize the purchase agreement coverage for the commodities and participates in developing the
Commodity Specialist. Participate in and work with on Supply Chain Commodity Council to optimize the
whole Supply Chain concept and resolve issues related to commodity. i. Meets with MS and/or proponent
management to develop procurement plans and strategies, and resolvee significant issues. Provides to
materials users information about MS systems and procedures; releases restricted materials for urgent
requirements; resolves materials procedural and operational problems; conducts training seminars on MS
procedures for materials users.