Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Base Oil & Additive Procurement:

Source and manage procurement of

various grades of base oils

, including:

Group I, Group II, Group III, Group IV (PAO), and Group V (Ester, Naphthenic, etc.)

Ensure quality, compatibility, and stock availability of base oils for multiple lubricant formulations. Procure a wide range of

lubricant additives

, such as: Detergents, dispersants, antioxidants Anti-wear agents, VI improvers, pour point depressants Friction modifiers, corrosion inhibitors Collaborate with R&D and production teams to meet technical and blending specifications. Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships with global additive and base oil manufacturers (e.g., Lubrizol, Infineum, Afton, Chevron Oronite, and major base oil refineries).

General Procurement:

Oversee procurement of plant-wide operational needs including: Packaging materials (drums, caps, labels) Machinery, spare parts, maintenance tools General consumables, safety items, and services Negotiate with local and international vendors to secure cost-effective, high-quality materials. Monitor stock levels and coordinate with warehouse, production, and maintenance departments.

Compliance & Reporting:

Ensure procurement activities align with company policies, ISO standards, and regulatory guidelines. Maintain procurement documentation, contracts, purchase orders, and supplier evaluations. Track market trends in petrochemical raw materials and report on cost fluctuations and availability.

Qualification.

Bachelor's degree in

Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or Supply Chain Management

.

7+ years of procurement experience

in a lubricant or chemical manufacturing environment. Strong

technical knowledge of base oils and lubricant additives

, including their classifications and applications. Hands-on experience in general procurement across all plant operations. Proficient in ERP systems (SAP Preferred). Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills. Fluent in English;

Arabic language is highly preferred

.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

How many years procurement experience in a lubricant or chemical manufacturing
environment.

Do you have technical knowledge of base oils and lubricant additives, including their classifications and applications. Do you have in-depth knowledge of various grades of base oils and
lubricant additives, along with proven experience in general procurement for plant operations