Procurement Development Lead

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Saudi Arabia seeks a Procurement Development Lead to optimize the SAP Ariba system and enhance procurement processes. This role involves collaborating with systems teams and driving continuous improvements in operations. Ideal candidates should possess strong expertise in procurement systems and risk management. The position aims to ensure compliance with best practices while delivering operational efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of procurement processes and SAP Ariba functionalities.
• Experience in process optimization and automation in procurement.
• Knowledge of risk management strategies in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Enhance capabilities of SAP Ariba for procurement processes.
• Drive process improvements within the procurement department.
• Develop risk management strategies to ensure compliance.

Skills

SAP Ariba expertise

Process improvement

Risk management

Operational efficiency

Job description

Job Purpose

The Procurement Development Lead shall support the Director of Procurement and Supply Chain in advancing the procurement and supply chainylepartment by focusing on the optimization and continuous improvement of the SAP Ariba system.

This role is dedicated to driving process innovations, operational efficiencies, and automation, ensuring the best industry practices and standard system solutions are implemented. The Procurement Development Lead works in close collaboration with the systems team to enhance the functionalities of SAP Ariba and will play a key role in supporting training initiatives for procurement teams and customer departments.

Major Accountabilities

SAP Ariba System Optimization

• Acts as a Power-User/Subject Matter Expert of SAP Ariba, leading strategic initiatives to enhance system capabilities across key functionalities, for e-bidding, supplier performance monitoring, vendor registration documentation, and procurement reporting and data analytics.
• Collaborates with the systems development team to identify, design and implement new features and optimizations in SAP Ariba, ensuring user-friendly and efficient procurement processes.

Process Improvement and Efficiencies

• Drives continuous process improvement initiatives within the procurement and supply chain department to streamline operations and enhance operational efficiencies.
• Analyzes current procurement workflows to identify limitations, inefficiencies, and areas for automation, leading to optimized procurement processes.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Develops and implements robust risk management strategies within the procurement framework, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and best practices.
• Monitors procurement activities to,...