Workshop Purchaser
Removed from the employer's board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026.
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Abdul Latif Jameel comprises diversified businesses with deep roots in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT region). Strong networks and long-established relationships make us a powerful partner, opening doors for those who want to do business in the region.
Our businesses represent some of the world’s leading brands, earning us their trust and building long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. Our commitment to anticipate and support our partners’ needs has driven our success.
From our modest beginnings 75 years ago as a small trading business and then a Toyota distributorship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, we have established an extensive operations infrastructure, built the largest vehicle distribution network in Saudi Arabia, and, along the way, we have accumulated comprehensive automotive expertise throughout the region.
Applying our vast experience in the automotive sector, we’ve used our expertise and operations infrastructure to diversify into new sectors that contribute to the ‘infrastructure of life’ in the MENAT region.
Financial Job Dimensions
Degree of supervision
General supervision over operational activities
Level of Authority
General Authority over daily functional operation
Purpose of the Job
Research and coordinate to find and purchase High Quality Spare Parts for Vehicles
Key Accountabilities: Description
Quality
Tasks completed on time
Key Accountabilities: Performance Indicators
Major Activities
- Maintains data and review for best products and supplies through proper action on time to avoid any delay in clearing the goods to ensure safe delivery of shipment to workshop from suppliers.
- Maintains communication channels with suppliers and manufacturer for new products and product availability.
- Maintains timely supply to eliminate stacking by searching out for alternate vendors or suppliers to beef up the stocks in case of shortages and stock outages.
- Negotiates supplies and spare parts by meeting with vendors and suppliers through personal conferences and arranged conferences to establish relationship and ensure a continuous supply of stocks.
- Build strong relation with non-Toyota spare parts Suppliers to find the best material with the best price.
- Notifies the department of the expected delivery of the stocks through the submission of the stocks reports and delivery receipts.
- Provides annual reports for review and analysis to the management as basis in the formulation of annual purchasing plan.
- Conducts prices surveys and analysis of data for best suppliers and forwards the information to the appropriate purchasing agent along with recommendation to evaluate whether the vendor reserves further consideration.
- Handle the maintenance of an “up-to-date” filing system on pricing and vendors to ensure immediate and accurate access to information.
Job Context
N/A
Framework, Boundaries & Decision Making Authority
N/A
Organizational / Functional Strategic Focus
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
- High School or equivalent diploma
Minimum Experience
- 1 year experience
Job-Specific Skills
- Strong Negotiation Skills
- Purchasing Related Skills: Persuasive, Aggressive in Purchase
- Able to deal with stress
- Patient, persistent
Languages
English / Arabic
Special Certifications / Membership
N/A
Competencies
Ensures Accountability (Individual Contributor)
Plans & Aligns (Individual Contributor)
Focuses on the customer (Individual Contributor)
Learns Through Reflection (Individual Contributor)
Fosters Collaboration (Individual Contributor)
Why Work for Us?
With a truly international footprint and more than three quarters of a century of commercial success behind us, we are today, not only a leading employer across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region, but also offer exciting opportunities worldwide, from Chile to Japan, from the UK to Australia.
Our values guide the way we work with our business partners, within our communities, and with each other.
Through Respect, Innovation, a Pioneering Spirit, and Empowerment, we are proud of our culture which sees ideas blossom, people thrive and successes flourish.