Procurement Manager - Catering

Executive Solutions; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Manager at a large catering organization in Saudi Arabia. This role involves managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and overseeing the purchasing process for perishable goods. You will work closely with senior management, ensuring effective communication and strategic sourcing. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in food service or catering, with excellent negotiation and reporting skills. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of a leading firm in the region, where your expertise will be valued and impactful.

Qualifications

• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills are essential.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendors and negotiate contracts effectively.
• Oversee purchasing officers and report on cost management.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Vendor Management

Reporting Skills

Relationship Building

English Proficiency

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

20k SR per month Max
Candidates must be currently based in Saudi.

Job Overview

An exciting position has arisen to work for a large catering organisation in Saudi as their Procurement Manager. Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

1. Vendor management
2. Vendor negotiation
3. Contract management and design
4. Cost negotiation
5. Building relationships with suppliers
6. Management of the purchasing officers
7. Report management information regarding cost
8. Strategic sourcing
9. Buying
10. Visiting the suppliers and assessing them
11. Dealing with the purchasing of perishable goods

Candidate Requirements

Candidates must be currently based in Saudi. You will ideally be from a food service background, hotel background, or catering service background. You will have contacts within the field regarding the supply of food and perishable goods. The following qualifications are essential:

1. Excellent communicator
2. Solid negotiator with cost
3. Solid vendor management background
4. Experience of reporting on Excel and Word
5. Comfortable dealing with senior management
6. Excellent English skills
7. Able to transfer visas within Saudi

About The Company

Based in the UAE, we are a boutique consultancy specialising in executive search and recruitment for organisations across the Middle East. Our global reach, combined with unrivalled local knowledge and prime location, makes us the number one choice for employers looking to fill 'mission critical' roles in the region.

The cornerstone of our business proposition is our complete immersion in the international markets in which we operate, which allows us to provide our clients with absolute attention, professionalism, and delivery every time. With a track record of success throughout the GCC, we are uniquely positioned to provide a solution to your staffing needs.