Procurement & Vendor Management Specialist

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

Job summary

CodeNinja is seeking a Procurement & Vendor Management Specialist in Riyadh to lead end-to-end procurement cycles, including supplier onboarding, negotiations and contracts. You will work with Finance, Legal, Risk and Compliance to ensure governance and compliant processes.

The role requires 3–5 years of procurement or vendor management experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with ERP systems and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, contract management or vendor management.
• Solid grasp of end-to-end procurement, sourcing, contract administration and vendor management.
• Proven experience in commercial negotiations, rate benchmarking and managing supplier performance.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage several priorities on your own while working in a team.
• Skilled with ERP/procurement systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

Responsibilities

• Run the full procurement cycle: requisitions, sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, evaluations, negotiations and POs.
• Collaborate with business owners to confirm scopes and ensure procurement delivers what is needed.
• Handle vendor onboarding, registration, due diligence, and ongoing relationships.
• With Legal and stakeholders, prepare, review and sign contracts and manage renewals.
• Ensure NDAs, MSAs, and SOWs are in place before service starts.
• Research market, benchmark suppliers and negotiate rates for best terms.
• Track vendor performance, spend, and contract commitments; flag risks.
• Maintain audit-ready procurement and contract records.
• Prepare procurement reports and KPIs to improve processes.
• Help develop procurement policies, templates and governance.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Teamwork

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Procurement or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

About the role

CodeNinja is hiring a Procurement & Vendor Management Specialist for one of our clients, a growing organization. You’ll run procurement end to end, from reviewing requests to managing contracts and suppliers. Your work will help the business get competitive commercial terms while staying compliant and audit-ready.

You’ll work closely with business owners, Finance, Legal, Risk and Compliance. Each purchase should meet business needs and follow the company’s governance framework.

Key responsibilities

• Run the full procurement cycle: reviewing purchase requisitions, sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, commercial evaluations, negotiations and issuing POs.
• Work with business owners to understand their needs, confirm scopes and make sure procurement delivers what the business needs.
• Handle vendor onboarding, registration and due diligence, and manage ongoing supplier relationships.
• With Legal and other stakeholders, help prepare, review and sign contracts, and manage renewals, extensions and amendments.
• Make sure the right agreements (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs) are in place before any service starts.
• Research the market, benchmark suppliers and negotiate rates to get competitive terms and save costs.
• Track vendor performance, contract commitments, spend and expiry dates. Flag risks early and recommend corrective actions.
• Keep procurement, vendor and contract records accurate and audit-ready.
• Prepare procurement and vendor management reports, track KPIs and find ways to make processes more efficient.
• Help develop and roll out procurement policies, procedures, templates and governance practices.

equirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, contract management or vendor management.
• A solid grasp of end-to-end procurement, sourcing, contract administration and vendor management.
• Proven experience in commercial negotiations, rate benchmarking and managing supplier performance.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage several priorities on your own while working well in a team.
• Skilled with ERP/procurement systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

Nice to have

• A procurement certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM).
• Experience working in a governed or regulated environment with formal approval workflows.

Why Join Us

• Own procurement end to end in a growing organization where your sourcing, negotiation and contract decisions directly affect costs and operations.
• Work in a governed environment alongside Finance, Legal, Risk and Compliance, gaining hands-on experience of enterprise-level procurement governance.
• Help shape procurement policies, templates and processes, not just follow them.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Work on enterprise-scale projects in a fast‑growing organization.
• Professional growth and learning opportunities.
• A collaborative, professional work environment.
• Work alongside experienced business, technology and consulting professionals.

Disclaimer

CodeNinja is recruiting for this position on behalf of one of its clients. The client’s name will be shared with shortlisted candidates later in the process. All applications are treated confidentially.

CodeNinja is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, nationality, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.