Procurement Lead

Americana Foods - National Food Company; Jeddah, Makkah Al Mukarramah; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food sector is seeking a Procurement Lead based in Jeddah. This role entails managing procurement for food ingredients and packaging across KSA and Kuwait. With a focus on supplier management and cost optimization, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement processes and strategic sourcing. This is an excellent opportunity to drive improvements in supply chain efficiency and support business growth.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and strategies.
• Experience with procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Execute local procurement transactions ensuring compliance with policies.
• Manage supplier performance and negotiate terms for purchases.
• Identify and onboard alternative suppliers to enhance resilience.

Skills

Procurement processes

Sourcing strategies

Contract management

Data analysis

Collaborative skills

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Procurement, or Business Administration

Procurement certification (CPSM, CIPS)

Tools

ERP systems (Coupa, Oracle, SAP)

Job description

Job Introduction:

The Procurement Lead is responsible for managing procurement of food ingredients and packaging across KSA and Kuwait, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality sourcing. Overseeing a $6 million spend and 245 SKUs, this role plays a crucial part in optimizing supplier performance, ensuring compliance with company policies, and enhancing purchasing operations. By leveraging strategic negotiations, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration, the Procurement Lead strengthens supply chain resilience, drives cost efficiencies, and supports business growth and procurement excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

(1) Strategic:

• Execute local procurement transactions in full compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Manage supplier performance, ensuring cost-effectiveness, reliability, and quality compliance, while negotiating the best possible terms for local purchases.
• Ensure timely procurement, delivery accuracy, and inventory optimization, minimizing disruptions and improving supply chain efficiency.
• Drive procurement process improvements, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, cost savings, and operational effectiveness.

(2) Operational:

• Oversee the execution and management of long-term agreements, ensuring full compliance with contractual obligations, service level agreements, and company standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Supply Chain, and Finance, to support new product development, offering insights on sourcing options, supplier capabilities, and cost implications.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard alternative suppliers, strengthening supply chain resilience and reducing single-source dependency.
• Ensure strict compliance with risk management protocols, conducting supplier audits, regulatory checks, and continuous monitoring to mitigate potential risks.
• Support quality and payment-related matters for the Beef and Trade category, working closely with Quality Assurance, Finance, and Operations to ensure issue resolution, supplier accountability, and seamless transactions.

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and contract management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, reporting)
• Strong data analysis and decision-making abilities, with the ability to extract insights and drive procurement strategies.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, and Quality teams to align procurement strategies with business needs.
• Proactive approach to process optimization, cost reduction, and procurement best practices.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent procurement certification preferred, demonstrating expertise in procurement best practices.
• Experience with procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., Coupa, Oracle, SAP).
• 4-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing, with a focus on supplier management, cost optimization, and process efficiency.

Location: Jeddah, 1st industrial City