Procurement Manager

Staff Connect SAUDI; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Connect SAUDI is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to optimize procurement across the Group. You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation and cost optimization to ensure timely availability of goods and services across multiple business units.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of procurement experience, strong governance knowledge, and experience with SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Admin, Finance, Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of procurement experience in large conglomerates or multi-business groups.
• Strong in strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract negotiations.
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems (SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics) preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement governance and regulatory requirements in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities including RFQs/RFPs, evaluation, negotiation and contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Drive cost optimization, spend visibility and procurement governance.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Projects and Legal to meet requirements.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts and procurement KPIs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Procurement operations

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Languages - Arabic & English

Job Description – Procurement Manager

Experience: Minimum 8 years

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to manage and optimize procurement activities across the Group. The role will be responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, cost optimization, procurement governance, and ensuring timely availability of goods and services across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the Group's business objectives.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, evaluation, negotiation, purchase orders and contracts.
• Identify, evaluate and develop reliable local and international suppliers.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and favorable payment and delivery terms.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, approval processes and applicable Saudi regulations.
• Develop and maintain approved supplier lists, procurement documentation and contracts.
• Monitor procurement spend and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Work closely with Finance, Operations, Projects, Legal and other business functions to understand requirements and ensure timely procurement.
• Manage procurement budgets, forecasts and reporting.
• Establish appropriate procurement KPIs and prepare regular management reports.
• Assess supplier risks and develop alternative sourcing strategies where required.
• Support digitalization and automation of procurement processes and systems.
• Lead and mentor the procurement team and ensure adherence to best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably within a large conglomerate, diversified group or multi-business organization.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation and procurement operations.
• Good understanding of the Saudi supplier and procurement market.
• Experience working with ERP/procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of procurement policies, procedures and governance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong commercial, analytical, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.