Contract Management Lead: Procurement & Vendor Strategy

Principal Buyer Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Buyer Company in Riyadh seeks an experienced procurement professional to lead sourcing, supplier evaluation, and contract execution across the organization.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant field, English fluency, and 5+ years in procurement. You will standardize processes, optimize spend, and ensure compliance with local regulations while delivering quality, timely supply agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus.
• English fluency (written and spoken).
• +5 years of experience in procurement or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities and standardize processes to optimize efficiency.
• Negotiate favourable vendor terms and deliver timely supply agreements.
• Develop vendor management strategy, source suppliers, evaluate performance, and monitor contracts.
• Create purchase orders, procurement catalogue, and implement category management.
• Identify local suppliers, negotiate agreements, and ensure regulatory compliance while boosting local purchasing.
• Oversee centralized contract management from initiation to closeout.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Principal Buyer Company in Riyadh seeks an experienced procurement professional to lead sourcing, supplier evaluation, and contract execution across the organization.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant field, English fluency, and 5+ years in procurement. You will standardize processes, optimize spend, and ensure compliance with local regulations while delivering quality, timely supply agreements.