Manager, Operational Procurement

Ma’aden; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company located in Riyadh is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee daily procurement transactions and supplier management. The ideal candidate should have 7-10 years of procurement experience with at least 3 in a supervisory role. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with procurement policies, maintaining supplier relationships, and generating reports using ERP systems like Oracle. This role demands strong negotiation skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily procurement transactions including RFQs, PO issuance, order confirmation and expediting.
• Ensure all procurement adheres to policies and contractual requirements.
• Resolve delivery issues and vendor performance complaints.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance KPIs and coordinate corrective actions.

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

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle)

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

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 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, saving, 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