Business Procurement Specialist

SOUM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing e-commerce startup in Riyadh is seeking a Business Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing and drive procurement strategies in the automotive and electronics sectors. This role requires 3–6 years of relevant experience and excellent communication skills. Candidates should be bilingual in Arabic and English. The company offers a dynamic startup environment focused on growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in procurement, business development, or partnerships.
• Proven track record of negotiating and closing enterprise-level contracts.
• Bilingual (Arabic/English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and negotiation with dealerships across the automotive and electronics sectors.
• Develop procurement strategies that align with company goals.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply commitments.
• Monitor supply markets and pricing trends to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with growth, product, and operations teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field

Job description

Work Week: Sunday - Thursday

Work Timings: 9 AM - 6 PM (Saudi Arabian Time Zone

About Us:

Soum is on a mission to revolutionize e-commerce in the MENA region and beyond by building the most convenient and trustworthy re-commerce marketplace in the region. We're reshaping how C2C marketplaces operate, making buying and selling second-hand products seamless and reliable. Since our launch in July 2021, Soum has become one of the fastest-growing startups in the region, achieving rapid expansion in both our team and product offerings. In recognition of our impact and growth, we were proudly named one of theTop 10 LinkedIn Startups in Saudi Arabia for 2024.

Job Summary

We are hiring a Business Procurement Specialist in Riyadh to drive sourcing, negotiations, and procurement strategies across the automotive and electronics sectors. The role requires 3–6 years of experience, strong commercial acumen, and excellent communication skills, with bilingual (Arabic/English) proficiency preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Partnerships: Lead sourcing and negotiation with dealerships, distributors, and wholesalers across the cars and electronics verticals.
• Procurement Strategy: Develop and execute procurement strategies that align with company goals and market opportunities.
• Contract Negotiation: Own the full cycle of deal negotiation, pricing, terms, supply commitments, and service-level agreements.
• Market Analysis: Continuously monitor supply markets, pricing trends, and competitor partnerships to identify opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with growth, product, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of procurement strategies.
• Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of enterprise prospects, managing relationships from initial outreach to closed deals.
• Reporting & Insights: Provide regular reports and insights on procurement performance, supplier relationships, and deal outcomes directly to the CGO & Co-Founder.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or related field.
• Riyadh-based.
• 3–6 years of experience in procurement, business development, or partnerships, ideally in automotive, electronics, or marketplace industries.
• Proven track record of negotiating and closing enterprise-level contracts.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.
• Bilingual (Arabic/English) preferred.