Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager

Confidential; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading milling company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager to lead sourcing strategies for agricultural commodities. This role requires over 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or commodity trading, analytical skills, and proficiency in ERP tools. The ideal candidate will monitor global markets, build supplier partnerships, and ensure compliance with trade regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic sourcing or commodity trading, ideally in the food or milling industry.
• Deep knowledge of global grain markets and logistics.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor global/local commodity markets and analyze trends.
• Develop long-term sourcing strategies aligned with company goals.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships and manage contracts.
• Lead negotiations and ensure compliance with trade regulations.
• Collaborate across logistics, finance, and quality teams.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Implement digital tools for procurement transparency.
• Conduct supplier audits and sustainability assessments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Fluent in English

Fluent in Arabic

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Are you passionate about global commodity markets and strategic procurement? Join our team at a leading milling company as a Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager and help shape the future of agricultural sourcing.

As a Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager, you will lead sourcing strategies for key agricultural commodities including wheat, yellow corn, soybean, and animal bran. Your mission: ensure supply security at optimal cost, quality, and sustainability standards.

This role is central to achieving operational excellence, profitability, and resilient supply chain continuity in the milling industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor global/local commodity markets and analyze trends.
• Develop long-term sourcing strategies aligned with company goals.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships and manage contracts.
• Lead negotiations and ensure compliance with trade regulations.
• Collaborate across logistics, finance, and quality teams.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Implement digital tools for procurement transparency.
• Conduct supplier audits and sustainability assessments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in strategic sourcing or commodity trading — ideally in the food or milling industry.
• Deep knowledge of global grain markets and logistics.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• ERP (SAP/Oracle) and data tools (Excel, Power BI) proficiency.
• Fluent in both English & Arabic.