Senior Procurement Specialist

Saudi Azm; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Azm is seeking a procurement lead to manage the full lifecycle from requisition to closure and to shape sourcing strategies in a technology-focused environment.

You will negotiate contracts and SLAs, oversee relationships with software, hardware, and cloud vendors, and collaborate with IT, Finance, and Operations to define requirements and evaluate proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience in procurement within technology/IT preferred.
• CIPS or CPSM certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle from purchase requisition to contract closure.
• Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and SLAs with suppliers.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors (software, hardware, cloud services).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (IT, Finance, Operations) to define requirements.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and conduct market analysis.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual terms.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle from purchase requisition to contract closure

• Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies

• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs) with suppliers

• Manage relationships with technology vendors (software, hardware, cloud services)

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (IT, Finance, Operations) to define requirements

• Evaluate supplier proposals and conduct market analysis

• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual terms

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance standards

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

• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, preferably within the technology or IT sector

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Experience working with technology vendors and service providers

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment

• Professional certifications such as CIPS or CPSM are a plus