Who we are:
Raqtan Group is a consortium of companies specializing in Food and Beverage Services and development, e-commerce, and data analysis. With over 40 years of experience, we are industry pioneers continually striving to innovate and exceed our previous successes.
We operate under various brands:
- Raqtan (raqtan.com) - the original brand, more than 40 years in the market, mostly serving enterprise customers (chain accounts) through dedicated sales teams in Dammam, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dubai.
- Ekuep (ekuep.com) - ecommerce marketplace for commercial kitchen equipment, targeting primarily SMEs, providing the best prices, unmatched selection, and the convenience of buying online.
- Qavashop (qavashop.com) - ecommerce marketplace for high-end domestic coffee equipment and specialty coffee beans. A hub for coffee lovers.
- Miran (miran.sa) - stainless steel factory, supporting our commercial kitchen projects, but also engineering new lines of products for the oil and gas industry.
- Brodan (brodan.co) - our cooling and refrigeration brand, developing and manufacturing a full line of refrigeration products - from small refrigerated display cases to large, industrial cold rooms.
- Spherey (spherey.com) - a mobile platform revolutionizing the way technical service is provided in the F&B industry, creating a marketplace for independent and freelance technicians.
What we need:
As a Procurement Engineer, you will be responsible for evaluating suppliers, products, and services, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that approved purchases are cost-efficient with the required quality.
Responsibilities:
- Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for purchases
- Evaluate materials suppliers and negotiate purchasing agreements for materials
- Create and maintain good relationships with vendors/suppliers
- Devise, implement and oversee procurement strategies to meet cost savings targets
- Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data
- Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options
- Develop plans for purchasing equipment, services, and supplies
- Analyze drawings and subtract important details needed in the purchasing process
- Maintain and update a list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues within the department as well as cross-functional teams, including logistics and engineering, to achieve organizational goals.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or Supply Chain.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in procurement, preferably in a manufacturing facility. However, we also welcome Fresh graduates with a degree in engineering who have completed a co-op or internship in supply chain.
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong follow-up and tracking procedures
- Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
- attention to details
- Able to analyze technical documents and specifications to understand critical requirements
What you can expect:
- Very open, transparent culture where we value skills and commitment and create significant opportunities for our top talents.
- Opportunities for professional growth and motivation.
