Manager, Operational Procurement

-; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company in the Riyadh Region is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement operations, manage supplier relationships, and maintain compliance with policies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 7-10 years of experience in procurement including 3 years in a managerial role, and strong skills in negotiation and stakeholder management. Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP or Oracle is crucial. This position requires strong analytical thinking and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or certification is advantageous.
• 7-10 years in Procurement, 3+ in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily procurement transactions including RFQs and POs.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Enforce procurement policies and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Attention to details

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Master's degree or certification in Procurement/Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Procurement Operations

• Manage daily procurement transactions including RFQs, PO issuance, order confirmation and expediting.
• Ensure all procurement is performed in accordance with DOA, procurement policy, and contractual requirements.
• Resolve delivery issues, invoice mismatches, and vendor performance complaints in coordination with stakeholders.

Supplier Management

• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and identify alternate sources to mitigate supply risk.
• Ensure supplier documentation (contracts, certifications) is up-to-date and aligned with company standards.
• Monitor supplier performance KPIs and coordinate corrective actions.

Compliance & Controls

• Enforce adherence to procurement policies and internal needs.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities for audit readiness.
• Support tendering processes and ensure fairness and competitiveness in insourcing.

Cross-functional collaboration

• Collaborate with planning, warehouse, inventory, finance and user departments to understand requirements and priorities.
• Support category teams with data and insights from transactional buying activity.

System & Reporting

• Use ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa) for all procurement transactions.
• Generate weekly and monthly procurement reports (e.g., PO cycle time, savings, overdue POs and supplier delivery).
• Drive process improvement through automation and standardization.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree or professional certification in Contracts Procurement or Supply Chain Management is advantageous.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in Procurement, at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, contracts and compliance frameworks.
• Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle) and Microsoft Excel - Power BI.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical thinking with attention to details.
• Stakeholder management and team leadership.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• High integrity and commitment to compliance.