Senior Executive Procurement

jamjoompharma/careers; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Procurement Specialist to execute the full purchasing cycle for materials and services. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration, strong negotiation skills, and experience with ERP/SAP systems. Responsibilities include monitoring supplier performance, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and preparing detailed procurement reports. Join a dynamic team focused on optimizing purchasing processes and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• Good knowledge & experience in procurement or purchasing (Pharma experience preferred).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP/SAP systems.
• Familiarity with Power BI for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Execute the full purchasing cycle for materials and services.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular follow-ups.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies.
• Prepare procurement reports including PO status and supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Procurement experience

ERP/SAP knowledge

Data analysis with Power BI

Familiarity with AI-enabled tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Role Summary

Jamjoom Pharma has in a very short span of time emerged, as one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the Afrasia region. The geographical focus of the company is on countries in the Middle East, Africa, and CIS regions. Strategic focus on selected therapeutic categories has contributed to the rapid growth, market acceptance, and overall success of the company.

Responsibilities

• Execute the full purchasing cycle for materials, spare parts, services, and indirect items.
• Prepare RFQs, evaluate quotations, and prepare cost comparison sheets.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery conditions with suppliers.
• Maintain an updated supplier list and support vendor qualification activities.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for vendor documentation and approvals.
• Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, service, pricing).
• Conduct regular supplier follow-ups to ensure continuous supply.
• Create and process Purchase Orders in SAP (or relevant ERP).
• Ensure all purchases comply with internal procurement policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation: agreements, contracts, technical specs, and delivery records.
• Work closely with planning, production, warehouse, QA, QC, and finance teams.
• Track shipments, follow up with suppliers, and monitor delivery status.
• Support import activities, customs clearance follow-ups, and logistics coordination.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and support annual savings targets.
• Monitor market changes related to materials, pricing, and supplier capacity.
• Support PPV reporting and price tracking.
• Ensure all materials and documentation comply with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Support audits by providing procurement records and traceability documents.
• Maintain up‑to‑date COAs, MSDS, and supplier certificates when applicable.
• Prepare procurement reports including PO status, delivery delays, and supplier performance.
• Update procurement dashboards and track KPIs.
• Ensure accurate data entry and audit‑readiness at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• Good knowledge & experience in procurement or purchasing (Pharma experience preferred).
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• ERP/SAP knowledge.
• Good knowledge of Power BI for data analysis, reporting, and KPI dashboards.
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled tools and automation to support procurement analysis, reporting, and decision‑making is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.