Strategic Supply Chain & Vendor Relations Lead

Unified Real Estate Development Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Real Estate Development Company in Riyadh seeks a mid-senior purchasing and supply chain professional to own vendor relationships end to end and drive cost savings. You will lead sourcing initiatives, manage the purchase order lifecycle, oversee inventory planning, and ensure compliance with internal standards.

Strong ERP and Excel skills, plus negotiation prowess, are essential. Join a team that values strategic thinking, rigorous analysis, and clear communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in supply chain or vendor operations.
• Strong negotiation skills and track record of cost savings.
• Proficient in ERP systems and advanced MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Own vendor relationships end to end, including onboarding, performance evaluation, and contract renewal.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate pricing and terms, and drive cost savings across the supplier base.
• Direct inventory planning and replenishment strategy to balance availability against carrying cost.
• Oversee the full purchase order lifecycle, from issuance through delivery reconciliation.
• Resolve escalated vendor disputes, delivery failures, and quality issues.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on cost, reliability, and risk, presenting recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure supply chain records and processes meet internal audit and compliance standards.
• Track and report supply chain KPIs, including cost variance, on-time delivery, and vendor performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements across sourcing, inventory, and vendor management workflows.
• Guide and review the work of junior coordinators supporting supply chain operations.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Vendor Management

Supply Chain Strategy

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems (Yardi, Oracle)

Job description

Unified Real Estate Development Company in Riyadh seeks a mid-senior purchasing and supply chain professional to own vendor relationships end to end and drive cost savings. You will lead sourcing initiatives, manage the purchase order lifecycle, oversee inventory planning, and ensure compliance with internal standards.

Strong ERP and Excel skills, plus negotiation prowess, are essential. Join a team that values strategic thinking, rigorous analysis, and clear communication with stakeholders.