Procurement Specialist

Rise; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the GCC is seeking a Procurement Specialist for their Riyadh office. The successful candidate will manage procurement processes, liaise with internal teams, and ensure compliance with Saudi government procurement regulations. You should possess a Bachelor’s degree and have over 3 years of experience in procurement, along with fluency in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement or a similar position.
• Strong familiarity with vendor coordination.
• In-depth knowledge of the Saudi government procurement process.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with internal teams for procurement needs.
• Navigate Saudi government procurement platforms.
• Coordinate contract execution and payment processing.

Skills

Procurement coordination

Contract management

Project management

Fluency in English and Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

RISE is the GCC’s leading independent sponsorship consultancy. With offices in Dubai, UAE and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (KSA), RISE specialises in providing data‑driven, sustainable sponsorship services to some of the region’s leading brand and rights holder clients. To continue its growth, RISE is seeking to expand the team at its Riyadh office through the appointment of a Procurement Specialist. The successful candidate will work as part of the RISE Professional Services team, playing a lead role in procurement and working closely with our client delivery, business development and finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Procurement coordination – liaison with internal teams and project leads to understand procurement needs.
• Coordinate with external procurement functions and the finance department to ensure compliance and a streamlined and efficient procurement process.
• Manage supplier onboarding and maintain accurate vendor records.
• Government procurement systems – navigate and utilise Saudi government procurement platforms, prepare and submit tenders, quotations, and documentation as per KSA government requirements.
• Monitor procurement regulations and ensure compliance with relevant public sector policies.
• Payment and contract follow‑up – track and follow up on outstanding payments with clients and vendors.
• Coordinate contract execution, invoice submission, and payment processing in collaboration with finance; maintain accurate logs of contract lifecycle and payment milestones.
• Project support and project management – support project teams with procurement‑related tasks and deliverables, develop and track procurement timelines and deliverables within project plans, identify and escalated delays or issues to ensure timely resolution.

Requirements

• Active, self‑starter with an eye for detail and the ability to manage procurement workstreams, stakeholder relationships and wide‑ranging projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 3+ years of experience in procurement or a similar position.
• Strong familiarity with contract management and vendor coordination.
• In‑depth knowledge of the Saudi government procurement process and platforms.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to work across functions.
• Refined project management skills.
• Refined communication skills, with the ability to manage complexity and multiple stakeholder relationships.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.