General
• Source and procure marble, granite and related natural stone products from local and international suppliers and quarries.
• Develop, qualify and maintain a reliable supplier base; perform supplier audits and factory/quarry visits as required.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, incoterms and delivery schedules to achieve best total landed cost while protecting quality.
• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle: PR review, PO issuance, order follow-up, shipment tracking, delivery acceptance and invoice reconciliation.
• Coordinate import/export documentation, customs clearance, freight forwarding and local logistics to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Perform quality inspection and acceptance of incoming stone shipments (visual checks, sample testing, tolerance/finish verification); document and escalate non-conformances.
• Monitor market trends, raw material availability and price movements; maintain up-to-date price lists and provide cost input for estimating and project budgets.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, certificates of origin, test reports and supplier documentation.
• Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews (quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness) and implement corrective actions or develop alternate sources.
• Work closely with projects, warehouse and production/fit-out teams to align deliveries with project schedules and site handling requirements.
• Support procurement planning and budget forecasting; identify cost savings and value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, commercial approval workflows and relevant trade/regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, reporting and supplier terms.
BACKGROUND, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Civil/Construction Management or related discipline.
• 3–6 years’ procurement experience, preferably in marble/granite/natural stone, construction materials, building finishes or fit-out industry.
• Demonstrable experience negotiating with suppliers, managing international shipments and handling import/export procedures in the GCC.
• Experience working with ERP or procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, Odoo or similar) is preferred.
Skills
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
• Good technical understanding of natural stone types, finishes, tolerances and handling requirements.
• Proficient with MS Office (advanced Excel) and comfortable using ERP/PO systems.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple orders and priorities.
• Strong communication skills in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage for supplier engagement in the region.
• Analytical mindset with ability to produce procurement reports, cost analyses and supplier scorecards.
• Ability to travel for supplier visits, factory/quarry inspections and project site coordination.
• Team player who collaborates effectively with operations, logistics, warehouse and project teams.