Senior Executive Procurement

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Procurement Executive to manage the sourcing and purchasing of materials and services. The role involves maintaining supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and leveraging SAP for order processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related fields, strong negotiation skills, and experience in procurement, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector. An understanding of Power BI for reporting is advantageous. Role is based in Saudi Arabia.

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.

Responsibilities

• Execute the full purchasing cycle for materials and services.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery conditions with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular follow-ups.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Supplier management

Data analysis

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

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 .

Role Summary

The Procurement Executive is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and ensuring the timely availability of materials and services required for operations. The role ensures compliance with procurement policies, supports vendor management, and maintains accurate documentation to secure uninterrupted supply at optimal cost and quality.

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.