Procurement Lead

Al Qadisiyah; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Qadisiyah is seeking a Procurement Lead in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province to supervise daily procurement activities, support sourcing strategies, and ensure policy compliance. You will collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders, drive cost savings, and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes contract administration, supplier evaluation, and KPI monitoring, with a focus on ethical standards and accurate records for audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4-6 years of procurement experience, including 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Solid understanding of procurement principles, supplier management, and contract compliance.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily procurement operations including reviewing requisitions, purchase orders, RFQs/RFPs and contracts.
• Support the Procurement team in executing sourcing strategies, supplier evaluations, and contract administration.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures and ethical standards.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve delivery issues, invoice discrepancies, or product concerns.
• Oversee procurement documentation, ensuring accurate records for audits and reporting.
• Contribute to cost savings initiatives and support negotiations.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and assist in preparing reports for management.
• Mentor and guide junior procurement staff, fostering professional development.
• Escalate procurement risks and concerns to the Procurement Manager.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier management

Contract compliance

Negotiation

Interpersonal communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Job Overview

The Procurement Lead plays a critical role in supporting and managing procurement operations ensuring efficient sourcing timely delivery and compliance with internal policies This role supervises day-to-day procurement activities and serves as a key liaison between the procurement team and stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily procurement operations including reviewing requisitions purchase orders RFQs RFP and contracts


• Support the Procurement team in executing sourcing strategies supplier evaluations and contract administration


• Ensure adherence to procurement policies procedures and ethical standards


• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve delivery issues invoice discrepancies or product concerns


• Oversee procurement documentation ensuring accurate records for audits and reporting


• Contribute to cost savings initiatives and support negotiations


• Monitor procurement KPIs and assist in preparing reports for management


• Mentor and guide junior procurement staff fostering professional development and accountability


• Escalate procurement risks and concerns to the Procurement Manager

Qualifications and Skills

• Bacheloru2019s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.


• 4u20136 years of procurement experience, including at least 1u20132 years in a supervisory role.


• Solid understanding of procurement principles, supplier management, and contract compliance.


• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.


• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.