Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader - Riyadh

Confidential; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing and industrial company in Riyadh seeks an experienced Sourcing & Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations, develop sourcing strategies, and manage supplier relationships. You will oversee contract lifecycle management, drive cost efficiency, and ensure operational excellence.

Candidates should have 10–12 years in procurement, 7+ years in management, and strong CLM, ERP, and Excel skills. MBA and CIPS/MCIPS preferred; fluent Arabic/English.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of procurement and sourcing experience.
• 7+ years in a managerial role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in sourcing, contracting, negotiation and supplier management.
• Experience with CLM, ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Bilingual Arabic and English preferred (written and spoken).
• MBA and CIPS/MCIPS certifications are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives.
• Lead supplier selection, evaluation, and performance management.
• Manage contract negotiations and oversee contract lifecycle.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigations.
• Ensure processes comply with policies and standards.
• Utilize ERP and advanced Excel for analysis and reporting.
• Lead and mentor the procurement team to meet objectives.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement

Contracting

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Performance Management

Risk Management

Contract Lifecycle Management

Leadership

Mentoring

Procurement Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

MBA

CIPS/MCIPS certifications

Engineering or Supply Chain related degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading manufacturing and industrial company in Riyadh seeks an experienced Sourcing & Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations, develop sourcing strategies, and manage supplier relationships. You will oversee contract lifecycle management, drive cost efficiency, and ensure operational excellence.

Candidates should have 10–12 years in procurement, 7+ years in management, and strong CLM, ERP, and Excel skills. MBA and CIPS/MCIPS preferred; fluent Arabic/English.