Procurement Supervisor-F&A

Zahid Industries; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Zahid Industries in Jeddah is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead regional sourcing, manage supplier relationships, and implement cost reduction initiatives. The role involves negotiating contracts, analyzing costs, and ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining high integrity and efficiency.

You will coordinate with vendors, process transactions in SAP Ariba, and work with accounts payable to secure on-time payments.

Qualifications

• University degree in SCM or business administration.
• Proficiency in procurement processes and sourcing methods.
• Fluent in English and Arabic with strong communication skills.
• Minimum 5 years in supply chain or procurement.
• Experience with SAP Ariba preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor procurement officers and develop sourcing strategies.
• Coordinate with vendors, negotiate contracts, and analyze costs.
• Process procurement transactions in M3 and Lotus Notes.
• Forecast regional purchases and manage supplier relationships.
• Ensure timely delivery, cost controls, and compliance with policies.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable for timely payments.
• Prepare minutes of meetings and action plans.
• Achieve department KPIs.

Skills

Procurement processes

Negotiation

PC literacy

English & Arabic

Supply chain experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM or Business Administration

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

• Monitor the activities of the procurement officers & develop sourcing strategies, coordinate with vendors, negotiate contracts, analyze costs, follow-up the deliveries, and implement cost reduction methods.
• Implement controls to ensure that the procurement procedures are conducted with the highest level of integrity, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify and develop relationships with new supplier and vendors and negotiate and screen offers from suppliers while maintaining the required specs, scope, quality & warranty.

Key Accountabilities

• Process the procurement transactions on both M3 & Lotus Notes systems.
• Review the monthly ABC analysis report for his respective region and liaise with the contract management team to ensure that A&B suppliers are offering credit facility when applicable and have a valid contract/ agreement and ensure that quality of service is maintained.
• Liaise with the regional stakeholders of his region to obtain quarterly purchase forecast.
• Implement IAD recommendations to maintain appropriate processes and controls.
• Report all non-compliant/misconducts practices/activities against PCD policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the operations planning teams to build proper materials safety stocks.
• Assign the workload and ensure that all resources are efficiently utilized.
• Responsible for the assigned Region/Area forecasting, tabulating and the sourcing of the requested items material including parts, consumable, cables, safety materials etc., including logistics services, refurbishment and material handling services in a timely and cost effective manner, as well as manpower resources utilizing the use of SAP Ariba tools.
• Assist the departments in developing and implementing procurement best practices, processes and quality manual and set strategies.
• Maximize savings through proper forecasting, skilled negotiations and volume purchasing in coordination with department heads and responsible for the preparation and processing of purchase orders and documents in accordance with the company policies, budget and procedures, daily review on the distribution of POs to Procurement Officers and follow-up and co-ordinate delivery dates and payment terms with suppliers and end-users to ensure that all products/services are delivered on time and in good condition.
• Ensure closure of open orders and clearance of advance payments on a timely manner.
• Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services with suppliers.
• Help source alternative new products, suppliers or sub-contractors to meet business needs.
• Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier.
• Maintain, log and record procurement transactions and pricing in the system.
• Report and record discrepancies or receipt of defective product or service and determine the root cause of a conflict with suppliers and take corrective and preventative measures to remedy the situation should it arise.
• Conduct meetings with suppliers and internal requesting departments and compile and submit a documented “Minutes of Meeting” with an action plan to the Procurement Manager.
• Achieve the department KPI’s and his set KPI’s.

Knowledge, Skills and Aptitude

• Educational Qualifications:University Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or equivalent
• Knowledge: Knowledge of procurement related processes & sourcing methods.
  Technical Skills: PC literacy with proficiency in procurement functions. negotiation skills
  Language Skills: Fluency in both English and Arabic. Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  Experience: Minimum of 5 Years of experience in supply chain management and/or procurement experience

Key Interactions

• Key Internal Contacts: Procurement Manager. Divisions stakeholders
• Purpose of Interaction: Operational interactions. Liaison and support business requirements
• Key External Contacts: Suppliers / Contractors
• Purpose of Interaction: Both national and international