Strategic Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist

Client of Hire Fellows; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Hire Fellows is seeking a skilled Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist to join its operations team in the FMCG and beverage manufacturing sector. You’ll manage demand forecasting, production planning, procurement, and inventory control to ensure material availability while minimizing waste and costs.

You will oversee end-to-end supply chain activities, coordinating with suppliers, co-packers, warehouses, and logistics partners to ensure timely replenishment and smooth in/outbound

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement and inventory control.
• Experience in FMCG, food and beverage preferred.
• Hands-on experience with demand forecasting, production planning, inventory management, and replenishment.
• Strong understanding of raw material and packaging procurement, supplier management, and purchase order processes.
• Experience monitoring stock levels, material consumption, stock cover, expiry dates, and reorder requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with suppliers, co-packers, warehouse teams, and logistics partners.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret inventory data, identify supply risks, and support data-driven planning decisions.
• Good commercial awareness, including supplier negotiations, cost control, and procurement efficiency.
• Comfortable working with inventory management systems, ERP platforms, spreadsheets or similar supply chain tools.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with strong English proficiency; Arabic is an advantage.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate material shortages, manage replenishment needs, and maintain continuity of supply.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand forecasting production planning and replenishment to maintain healthy stock availability and align inventory with business requirements
• Manage procurement activities for raw materials packaging and other production requirements ensuring timely purchasing and cost efficiency
• Source suppliers request quotations compare pricing and negotiate terms to ensure competitive costs reliable quality and timely deliveries
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and follow up on purchase orders delivery schedules material availability and any supply-related issues
• Coordinate with co-packers warehouse teams and logistics partners to ensure smooth production scheduling and efficient inbound and outbound product flow
• Monitor stock cover slow-moving inventory expiry dates and potential shortages taking proactive action to minimize waste and prevent stockouts
• Track material consumption against production plans and identify discrepancies unusual usage patterns or potential supply risks
• Maintain accurate inventory and procurement records ensuring stock movements purchase orders and material requirements are properly documented
• Monitor supply chain performance identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy inventory efficiency and procurement processes and flag potential operational risks

Skills

Demand forecasting

Production planning

Inventory management

Supplier management

Purchase orders

Data analysis

English proficiency

Cross-functional coordination

Tools

ERP platforms

Excel

Job description

Client of Hire Fellows is seeking a skilled Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist to join its operations team in the FMCG and beverage manufacturing sector. You’ll manage demand forecasting, production planning, procurement, and inventory control to ensure material availability while minimizing waste and costs.

You will oversee end-to-end supply chain activities, coordinating with suppliers, co-packers, warehouses, and logistics partners to ensure timely replenishment and smooth in/outbound