Logistics Procurement Manager

Jingdong Development France; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

JINGDONG Logistics (JD Logistics) in the Middle East is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead warehousing, trucking, and last-mile services across the region. You will identify, onboard and manage suppliers, negotiate long-term contracts, and optimize costs while maintaining service quality across the end-to-end supply chain.

Based in Saudi Arabia, you will collaborate with operations, finance and sales, applying data-driven insights to drive supplier performance and

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in Middle East integrated logistics procurement (warehousing, trucking, last-mile, customs clearance)
• Proven ability to identify, evaluate and onboard suppliers and build a cost-competitive ecosystem
• Strong negotiation and contract management capabilities for long-term agreements
• Excellent verbal and written communication, coordination, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Fluency in Chinese and English, or Chinese, English and Arabic is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and optimize procurement plans for Middle East warehousing, trucking and last-mile services.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation and onboarding across warehousing, trucking and courier providers.
• Negotiate long-term cooperation agreements, pricing, SLAs and payment terms with core suppliers.
• Establish and improve a systematic supplier management system with performance evaluation and incentives.
• Monitor Middle East logistics market trends and regulatory changes to adjust procurement strategies.
• Collaborate with operations, sales, finance and other departments to ensure end-to-end supply chain efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Strategic thinking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who We Are

At JINGDONG Logistics (JD Logistics), part of JD.com, we are a leading technology-driven supply chain and logistics solutions provider under JD.com. Built on deep expertise in automation, smart fulfilment, and data intelligence, we operate end-to-end logistics services that empower businesses and enhance customer experience. Our integrated networks span warehouse management, line-haul transportation, last-mile delivery, bulky items logistics, cold chain, and cross-border operations, ensuring speed, reliability, and precision at every stage.

Our Global Reach

JINGDONG Logistics has developed one of the most extensive logistics infrastructures in the world, managing more than 3,600 warehouses with over 34 million square meters of space. Our Global Smart Supply Chain Network combines highly automated warehousing with robust international transportation solutions, enabling seamless cross-border movement. Today, we operate 130+ bonded, direct mail, and overseas warehouses across 23 countries and regions, supported by our global brands, JoyLogistics and JoyExpress, as we continue scaling JD.com's international logistics footprint.

Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://www.jingdonglogistics.com/

What We Offer

Joining JD Logistics means helping shape the future of global supply chain and logistics. You'll work with smart warehousing, autonomous delivery, and innovative technology that keeps goods moving worldwide. With a competitive salary, great locations, and a supportive, people-first culture, you'll have the space to take on meaningful challenges, grow your skills, and make a real impact in a fast-evolving industry.

About The Team

• Develop, execute and optimize long-term strategic procurement plans covering Middle East warehousing, trucking and last-mile courier services, aligning with the company's overall business development goals.
• Lead the identification, evaluation and onboarding of high-quality suppliers; deeply tap and integrate underlying trucking resources (FTL/LTL) , warehousing resources and last-mile courier resources to build a comprehensive, stable and cost-competitive logistics supplier ecosystem.
• Lead complex negotiations on long-term cooperation agreements, pricing, SLAs and payment terms with core suppliers across warehousing, trucking and last-mile scenarios to achieve overall cost optimization and service quality upgrading .
• Establish and improve a systematic supplier management system, including performance evaluation, hierarchical management and incentive mechanisms, to drive continuous improvement of supplier service capabilities across all procurement scenarios.
• Monitor and conduct in-depth analysis of Middle East logistics market trends (warehousing, trucking, last-mile), regulatory changes and industry risks; proactively adjust procurement strategies and propose effective risk prevention and control solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, finance and other departments to coordinate procurement resources across multiple scenarios and ensure the smooth operation of the end-to-end logistics supply chain.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience in Middle East integrated logistics procurement (covering warehousing, trucking , last-mile courier and customs clearance )
• Profound industry experience and in-depth insight into the Middle East contract logistics market; extensive and high-quality local resources including underlying trucking resources , warehousing suppliers and last-mile courier service providers.
• Proven track record of successful strategic procurement planning and implementation across multiple logistics scenarios, with significant achievements in cost optimization, supplier ecosystem construction; excellent complex negotiation and contract management capabilities .
• Strong ability to adapt to fast-paced and high-pressure work environments; excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making and crisis management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, coordination and cross-functional collaboration skills; Strong strategic thinking and data analysis capabilities; proficient in using Microsoft Excel
• Language Requirements: Fluency in Chinese and English, or Chinese and Arabic. Candidates with all three languages (Chinese, English and Arabic) are highly preferred - for these candidates, the work experience requirement may be relaxed.

Location

Location: Candidates must be based in the Middle East, preferably in Saudi Arabia.

At JINGDONG Logistics, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status,