Senior Manager Procurement

EJADA; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 220,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

EJADA in Saudi Arabia seeks a senior procurement leader to drive strategy, oversee sourcing, contracting, and supplier management to support business operations and project delivery. This role focuses on technology procurement, cost optimization, and strong compliance across the organization.

You will lead commercial negotiations, manage vendor relationships, and ensure adherence to internal controls and vendor due diligence, while aligning procurement activities with business goals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field as stated in the ad.
• Professional procurement certification such as MCIPS or CPSM preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in procurement, including technology procurement and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategy and category plans.
• Oversee sourcing across all procurement categories, including technology.
• Lead negotiations and contract management with suppliers and vendors.
• Oversee vendor relationships and monitor performance against KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approvals, and due diligence.
• Partner with stakeholders to align procurement with business objectives.
• Lead the procurement team and drive delivery of objectives.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Vendor management

Sourcing & contracting

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Contract management

Job description

Lead the procurement function by setting procurement strategy and overseeing sourcing, contracting and supplier management to support business operations and project delivery, optimize cost and ensure compliance.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategy and category plans in line with business priorities and budgets.
• Oversee sourcing activities across all procurement categories, including technology procurement.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract management with technology vendors and service providers.
• Oversee vendor relationships and monitor performance against contractual obligations and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval authorities, internal controls and vendor due diligence requirements.
• Partner with key stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Lead the procurement team, set performance expectations and ensure delivery of procurement objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• MCIPS, CPSM, or a similar professional procurement certification is preferred.
• +8 years of relevant procurement experience, including technology procurement and proven leadership experience.