Regional Procurement Supervisor

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd is looking for a passionate Regional Procurement Supervisor to enhance our schools in Riyadh. The role involves managing procurement activities and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement or supply chain management, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with ERP systems like NetSuite. Join us in shaping the future of education at King’s College Riyadh.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Strong organizational and tracking skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process purchase requirements for schools within the region.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with vendors to resolve operational issues.

Skills

Procurement experience

Organizational skills

Communication

Coordination abilities

Familiarity with compliance documentation

ERP systems experience

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

King’s College Riyadh is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Regional Procurement Supervisor to join our growing team for July 2026. This position will work across both of our Riyadh Schools.

About the School

King’s College Riyadh brings 140 years of educational excellence to Saudi Arabia, offering a holistic curriculum adapted from King’s UK to suit the Saudi context. The school provides exceptional pastoral care, a strong sense of community, and outstanding career development within an international school network. Academic achievement is balanced with a strong emphasis on sport, music, and the arts, while fostering a warm, inclusive community for students and staff.

Job Overview

The Regional Procurement Supervisor is responsible for managing transactional procurement activities across the region. The role ensures efficient processing of purchase requirements, maintains accurate procurement records, coordinates compliance documentation, and guarantees timely delivery of goods and services to all schools. The position acts as a key liaison between schools, vendors, and the procurement team, supporting compliance and best practice in all procurement operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and process purchase requirements for schools within the region.
• Maintain the regional procurement tracker to reflect the status of purchases.
• Monitor and ensure timely delivery of goods and services to schools.
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers to resolve operational issues related to procurement and delivery.
• Coordinate and verify compliance documents related to procurement and vendor onboarding.
• Conduct annual compliance reviews and maintain accurate vendor documentation.
• Maintain the contracts database for vendors under management.
• Ensure service‑level agreements (SLAs) with schools/departments are adhered to.
• Support schools and departments in understanding procurement procedures and compliance requirements.
• Work with the Regional Head of Procurement to establish clear, measurable SLAs and track performance against them.
• Escalate SLA issues to the Regional Head of Procurement and collaborate on resolution strategies.
• Provide guidance to internal teams on procurement procedures and compliance requirements.

Personal Specification

• Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Strong organizational and tracking skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Familiarity with compliance documentation and procurement processes.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Previous experience working with ERP systems, especially NetSuite, is required.

We invite driven individuals to apply and become a key player in shaping the future of King’s College Riyadh and the Cognita schools.

Cognita is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.