Procurement Manager

Confidential; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities across diversified projects. You will develop strategies, manage supplier relationships, and lead commercial negotiations to secure timely, cost‑effective goods, services, and subcontractors.

The role requires extensive experience, cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and finance, and a focus on cost optimization, vendor performance, and compliance with local

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of procurement experience, including 3+ years in a managerial role.
• Experience in Facilities Management, Construction, Infrastructure, ICT, O&M, or related sectors.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• ERP systems proficiency (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Professional certifications such as CIPS or CPSM are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business and project objectives.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes: sourcing, tendering, supplier evaluation, contracting, purchase orders.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and international suppliers and subcontractors.
• Negotiate terms to optimize value while ensuring quality and delivery standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to meet procurement needs.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Support bids and tenders with competitive quotations and supplier sourcing.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and results-oriented Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities across a diversified business environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, leading commercial negotiations, and ensuring the timely, cost-effective procurement of goods, services, and subcontractors to support multiple business operations and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business and project objectives.


• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, tendering, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contracting, and purchase order management.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers and subcontractors.


• Negotiate commercial terms to achieve the best value while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery standards.


• Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, and project teams to understand procurement requirements and ensure timely execution.


• Evaluate technical and commercial proposals in line with company policies and project specifications.


• Monitor supplier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.


• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement processes.


• Support project bids and tenders by obtaining competitive quotations and sourcing qualified suppliers.


• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.


• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.


• Experience in one or more of the following industries is highly preferred:


• Facilities Management


• Construction


• Infrastructure


• Engineering Services


• Information & Communication Technology (ICT)


• Operation & Maintenance (O&M)


• Manpower & Outsourcing


• Government or Semi-Government Projects


• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.


• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).


• Professional certifications such as CIPS or CPSM are considered an advantage.