Procurement Purchasing to Use Expert

Sutherland; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement services provider in Saudi Arabia is seeking an expert-level Procurement 'Purchasing to Use' Expert to lead the optimization of their procurement strategies in a fully digital environment. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in procurement with strong expertise in digital sectors and relevant international certifications. This role will focus on driving innovation and developing e-procurement solutions to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in procurement with a focus on indirect goods and services.
• Proven success in managing e-procurement systems.
• Ability to conduct spend analysis and improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize procurement strategies for indirect goods and services.
• Implement e-procurement solutions.
• Manage supplier relationships ensuring compliance.

Skills

Digital industry experience

E-procurement systems

Supplier performance management

Spend analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

International procurement certifications (CIPS, CSCP)

Job description

About the Role:

We are hiring an expert-level procurement professional to lead and optimize our "Purchasing to Use" procurement strategies—focused on indirect goods and services—in a fully digital environment. As a Procurement "Purchasing to Use" Expert, you will drive innovation and operational excellence across indirect sourcing, supplier management, and digital procurement systems.

This role is ideal for seasoned procurement professionals who bring a strong background in digital industries, proven success in procurement transformation, and globally recognized certifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize procurement strategies for indirect goods and services ("purchasing to use") within a digital environment.
• Implement e-procurement solutions and digital tools to streamline requisition-to-pay processes.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Manage supplier relationships for indirect categories, ensuring service levels and contract compliance.
• Contribute to the digitalization of procurement operations, leveraging automation and analytics.
• Mandatory Requirement: Shall have long-term experience in the digital sector and hold international certifications relevant to procurement (e.g., CIPS, CSCP).

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, specifically within "purchasing to use" (indirect goods and services).
• Long-term experience in digital sectors (e.g., technology, IT services, telecommunications, or digital transformation environments).
• Strong track record in implementing and managing e-procurement systems.
• Deep expertise in spend analysis, indirect category management, and supplier performance.
• Mandatory: International procurement certifications such as CIPS, CSCP, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Ready to lead the future of indirect procurement?

Apply today or reach out to learn more about joining our procurement transformation journey.