Strategic Product & Procurement Leader

Opus; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Products and Purchasing Manager to oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle and sourcing activities, from market needs assessment to supplier negotiations and contract management.

You will coordinate with sales, marketing, inventory, and logistics to ensure product availability, pricing, and timely delivery, while monitoring performance, costs, and supplier compliance across regions including China and Russia where relevant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in product or purchasing management, preferably in the retail and sales sector.
• Experience in negotiation, supplier management, and analysis of pricing, sales, and inventory.
• Skills in planning, organization, data analysis, and contract management.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and inventory management systems.
• Preferably, experience dealing with suppliers and markets in China and Russia, especially in the retail and sales sector.
• Proficiency in English, and knowledge of Chinese or Russian is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop product and purchasing plans in coordination with the sales, marketing, and inventory teams.
• Study the market, customers, and competitors to identify suitable products and expansion opportunities.
• Select, evaluate, and monitor suppliers, including their product quality and compliance with delivery schedules.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, supply terms, and contracts.
• Manage the product lifecycle, including selection, pricing, launch, and performance monitoring.
• Monitor inventory levels and demand, and coordinate to reduce shortages or excess.
• Analyze sales, profitability, and product performance, and propose improvement actions.
• Coordinate with relevant departments regarding specifications, quality, warehousing, and shipping.
• Follow up on import and shipping procedures and documentation in coordination with the relevant authorities.
• Prepare periodic reports on purchasing, suppliers, inventory, and product profitability.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Data analysis

Contract management

ERP systems

Inventory management

English proficiency

Chinese/Russian knowledge

Negotiation

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

Opus in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Products and Purchasing Manager to oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle and sourcing activities, from market needs assessment to supplier negotiations and contract management.

You will coordinate with sales, marketing, inventory, and logistics to ensure product availability, pricing, and timely delivery, while monitoring performance, costs, and supplier compliance across regions including China and Russia where relevant.