Procurement Senior Manager

MDLBEAST; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event production company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Procurement Senior Manager responsible for managing procurement activities related to large-scale events. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in event procurement, a solid vendor network in the GCC, and proficiency in procurement systems including SAP Ariba. This hands-on role requires strong negotiation skills, budget control, and fluency in both English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of procurement experience in the events industry or construction.
• Strong understanding of materials specific to event builds.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement activities for event-related materials.
• Lead the bid management process and manage the full RFP lifecycle.
• Track and report on procurement costs and control budget overruns.

Skills

Vendor sourcing

RFQs

Market research

Supplier coordination

Negotiation

Budget control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

SAP Ariba

SAP 4HANA

Job description

We are looking for a Procurement Senior Manager with strong operational experience in event procurement, particularly in temporary builds, fit‑outs, and live event infrastructure. This role is hands‑on and execution‑focused- ideal for someone with a background in managing vendor sourcing, RFQs, purchase orders, and on‑site deliveries for fast‑paced and large‑scale event projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day procurement activities for event‑related materials, manpower, services, and subcontractors.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities and assess client needs, aligning with business goals and market trends.
• Lead the bid management process, reviewing invitations, performing bid/no‑bid analysis, and establishing timelines for timely, high‑quality proposals.
• Manage the full RFP lifecycle, ensuring global standards and compliance.
• Source and coordinate with suppliers for temporary structures, staging, rigging, lighting, signage, logistics, and events production needs.
• Issue RFXs, compare quotes, and negotiate pricing and delivery terms.
• Coordinate closely with production, operations, and site teams to ensure timely material delivery.
• Monitor vendor performance and quality of goods/services delivered.
• Ensure all procurement documentation is completed accurately and in compliance with internal processes.
• Support procurement scheduling in alignment with event timelines and build‑up periods.
• Handle urgent procurement requirements and last‑minute operational changes effectively.
• Track and report on procurement costs and help control budget overruns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of procurement experience in the events industry, Hospitality, Temporary infrastructure, or construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Event Management, or related field.
• Strong understanding of materials and services specific to event builds (e.g., tents, stages, branding, AV, logistics).
• Solid vendor network within the event or construction sectors in Saudi Arabia or the GCC area.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills to coordinate with multiple teams and suppliers.
• Experience managing procurement under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and procurement systems & tracking tools.
• Proficient in SAP Ariba, SAP 4HANA.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Saudi nationals are encouraged to apply.