Strategic Food & Perishables Procurement Lead (Saudi)

Executive Solutions; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 203,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Solutions is seeking a Procurement Manager in Saudi Arabia to lead vendor management, negotiations, and contract design within a large catering organization. You will streamline purchasing, manage officers, and report cost metrics to senior leadership.

Ideal candidates have food service or hospitality procurement background, strong English, and visa transfer capability within Saudi Arabia. Excellent communication and supplier networks are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Procurement experience in catering/food service environments.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Experience with cost control and reporting using MS Excel/Word.

Responsibilities

• Vendor management and supplier negotiations.
• Contract management and design for procurement needs.
• Cost negotiation and saving initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Manage purchasing officers and team activities.
• Report cost and procurement MI to leadership.
• Strategic sourcing and buying activities.
• Visit suppliers and assess capabilities.
• Procurement of perishable goods.

Skills

Vendor management

Vendor negotiation

Contract management

Cost negotiation

Supplier relationships

Purchasing management

MS Excel

MS Word

Senior management communication

English proficiency

Visa transfer Saudi

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Executive Solutions is seeking a Procurement Manager in Saudi Arabia to lead vendor management, negotiations, and contract design within a large catering organization. You will streamline purchasing, manage officers, and report cost metrics to senior leadership.

Ideal candidates have food service or hospitality procurement background, strong English, and visa transfer capability within Saudi Arabia. Excellent communication and supplier networks are essential for success in this role.