Procurement Manager

JAL | جال; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

JAL | جال in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities, ensuring timely and cost-efficient sourcing of materials, services, and equipment.

You will manage the end-to-end cycle, negotiate with suppliers, optimize costs, and ensure governance and compliance with company policies. A Bachelor's in SCM or a related field, strong supplier management and ERP experience, and fluency in English are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in procurement, preferably in a supervisory or managerial position.
• Strong experience in supplier management, negotiation, sourcing, and contract management.
• Analytical and commercial skills with ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Experience with ERP and procurement systems.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement process from purchase requisition to purchase order and delivery.
• Review procurement requests, specifications, quantities, budgets, and required approvals.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations and conduct technical and commercial comparisons.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Issue purchase orders in accordance with approved policies and authority limits.
• Monitor open and overdue purchase orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Source, qualify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and take corrective action when required.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives, spend analysis, and procurement optimization.
• Develop annual and long-term agreements for recurring goods and services.
• Coordinate with Legal and relevant departments on supplier contracts and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, budgets, and approval authorities.
• Ensure transparency, fair competition, and proper documentation of direct or single-source purchases.
• Work closely with Finance, Operations, Warehousing, and other departments to ensure business requirements are met.
• Prepare regular reports on procurement spend, savings, supplier performance, overdue orders, budget compliance, and procurement risks.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Contract Management

Cost Reduction

Spend Analysis

ERP

Procurement Governance

Supply Chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Procurement Manager to lead our procurement activities and ensure the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials, services, and equipment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement cycle, supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, and procurement governance while ensuring compliance with company policies and delegated authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process from purchase requisition to purchase order and delivery.
• Review procurement requests, specifications, quantities, budgets, and required approvals.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations and conduct technical and commercial comparisons.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Issue purchase orders in accordance with approved policies and authority limits.
• Monitor open and overdue purchase orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Source, qualify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and take corrective action when required.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives, spend analysis, and procurement optimization.
• Develop annual and long-term agreements for recurring goods and services.
• Coordinate with Legal and relevant departments on supplier contracts and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, budgets, and approval authorities.
• Ensure transparency, fair competition, and proper documentation of direct or single-source purchases.
• Work closely with Finance, Operations, Warehousing, and other departments to ensure business requirements are met.
• Prepare regular reports on procurement spend, savings, supplier performance, overdue orders, budget compliance, and procurement risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in procurement, preferably in a supervisory or managerial position.
• Strong experience in supplier management, negotiation, sourcing, and contract management.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills with a demonstrated ability to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Good knowledge of procurement policies, processes, and governance.
• Experience with ERP and procurement systems.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is preferred.

Key Skills

Procurement | Strategic Sourcing | Supplier Management | Negotiation | Contract Management | Cost Reduction | Spend Analysis | Procurement Governance | ERP | Supply Chain