Senior Procurement Specialist

Aquat Food Industries - أقوات للصناعات الغذائية; Makkah Al Mukarramah, Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in food production is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will develop and manage B2B e-procurement policies, ensuring compliance and optimizing costs. Candidates should possess a strong background in procurement with excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in procurement focused on B2B e-procurement systems.
• Strong knowledge of online procurement platforms and e-marketplaces.
• Understanding of procurement regulations and data security standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive B2B e-procurement policies and procedures.
• Establish guidelines for managing payments and online transaction security.
• Conduct thorough searches and comparisons of goods and services on B2B online portals.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Organizational

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field

Tools

B2B online procurement platforms

Job description

Job Title: Senior Procurement Specialist

Department: Procurement.

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Job Type: Full-time.

Reports To: Procurement Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive B2B e-procurement policies and procedures governing the use of online portals for purchasing. This includes guidelines for vendor selection, order placement, and approval processes.
• Establish clear guidelines for the team regarding access to and usage of approved B2B online portals.
• Define procedures to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance with company regulations when using online portals.
• Develop workflows for the approval of online purchase requests and orders based on defined authorization levels.
• Establish guidelines for managing payment methods and ensuring secure online transactions.
• Create procedures for handling returns, exchanges, and resolving disputes with online vendors.
• Implement a training program for relevant employees on the established B2B e-procurement policies and procedures through the training department.
• Ensure all online procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and government regulations.
• Conduct thorough searches and comparisons of goods and services available on various B2B online portals.
• Continuously seek opportunities to optimize procurement costs through effective offers available on online portals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in procurement, preferably with a focus on B2B e-procurement systems.
• Strong knowledge of online procurement platforms and e-marketplaces.
• Understanding of procurement regulations, data security standards, and audit requirements.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.