Strategic Purchasing & Supplier Lead

Confidential; Dammam; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a senior procurement lead to manage the purchasing team and drive efficient, cost-conscious procurement of materials, spare parts, and services.

You will develop supplier strategies, negotiate terms, oversee the full PO cycle, coordinate with Production, Planning, Warehouse, Quality and Finance, and monitor supplier performance to ensure uninterrupted production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in purchasing/procurement, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role within manufacturing industry.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing procedures, procurement practices, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the purchasing team and ensure efficient execution of daily procurement activities in line with business requirements.
• Develop and execute purchasing strategies to secure materials, spare parts, and services at the best possible cost, quality, and delivery terms.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers while maintaining a reliable and competitive supplier base that meets manufacturing requirements.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, favorable payment terms, and optimized delivery conditions.
• Manage the full purchase order cycle, ensuring accuracy, timely approvals, delivery follow-up, and resolution of procurement issues.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Planning, Warehouse, Quality, and Finance to ensure uninterrupted material availability and avoid production delays.
• Monitor inventory and procurement requirements, anticipating material shortages and implementing proactive purchasing plans to support production continuity.
• Establish and monitor supplier performance, including cost, quality, lead time, delivery reliability, and compliance with agreed terms.
• Drive cost-reduction and process-improvement initiatives, including supplier consolidation, alternative sourcing, and improved procurement practices.
• Prepare and analyze procurement reports and KPIs, providing management with actionable insights on purchasing performance, costs, supplier performance, and procurement risks.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Supplier management

Communication

Inventory management

Procurement practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Confidential in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a senior procurement lead to manage the purchasing team and drive efficient, cost-conscious procurement of materials, spare parts, and services.

You will develop supplier strategies, negotiate terms, oversee the full PO cycle, coordinate with Production, Planning, Warehouse, Quality and Finance, and monitor supplier performance to ensure uninterrupted production.