Procurement Lead - Supply Chain

Confidential; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for an experienced Procurement Lead responsible for managing and optimizing procurement operations related to indirect spend categories. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration or engineering, with at least 3 years of experience in procurement teams. This role requires strong strategic sourcing skills, vendor management abilities, and experience in the food industry. Candidates should be ready to drive cost efficiencies while maintaining high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering knowledge in the food industry.
• Ability to collaborate and influence in cross-functional areas.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize procurement operations related to indirect spend categories.
• Drive cost efficiencies and enhance procurement processes.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports for procurement function.

Skills

Vendor relationship management

Strategic sourcing

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's / master's degree in business administration or engineering

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

• the role of the Procurement Lead is responsible for managing and optimizing the procurement operations related to indirect spend categories. The role involves strategic
• sourcing, vendor relationship management, process improvement, and leading a procurement team. This
• professional will be expected to drive cost efficiencies, enhance procurement processes, and establish strong
• relationships with suppliers.
• The role requires engineering knowledge in the food industry and ability to collaborate and influence in cross
• functional areas internally and externally. The Category Lead will involve in developing market intelligence
• to provide more understanding about trends, market capabilities, strategy shifts, innovation and provide
• market insight to internal stakeholders and support strategic decision together with Procurement Manager.
• Take part in developing procurement processes and methodologies for purchase of goods to achieve timely
• availability of required materials and TCO.
• Constantly evaluate opportunities to achieve cost effectiveness while meeting the highest standards of
• quality materials as defined by the business, in his/her categories, in the region.

STRATEGIC:

• Support preparing negotiation strategy and manage negotiations accordingly.
• Key point of contact for cross functional teams such as technical, quality, R&D, legal, Finance etc.
• Identify and correct cost gaps with suppliers and contract manufacturers to drive improved margins and consistency.
• Negotiate contracts, amendments, and renewals, aligning with the business strategies.

PROCUREMENT REPORTING:

• Prepare timely and accurate reports for procurement function to meet department goals and
• department requirements, policies, and standards
• Provide reports and participate in procurement review discussions
• Review market reports on price trends and material trends; coordinate with Procurement manager
• and internal stakeholders for defining future focused procurement plan

PEOPLE:

• Supervise the activities and work in his/her area to ensure that all work is carried out in an efficient
• manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy
• Provide a benchmark as Nominate for training as per guidelines to ensure that team members
• receive all necessary training and development to enable them to carry out their responsibilities to
• the required standards.

Academic and professional qualifications:

Bachelor's / master's degree in business administration or engineering from a reputed

University: specialization in Operations Management would be preferred

EXPIRENCE:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement teams in similar industry