Strategic Transportation Procurement Specialist

Confidential; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Category Buyer – Transportation & Transit to lead sourcing and category management for transportation spend. The role drives category strategies, supplier performance, and cross-functional negotiations to secure cost-effective, compliant supply solutions aligned with business goals.

You will collaborate with procurement, transit, operations, logistics, finance, engineering, and legal teams to optimize total cost of ownership and mitigate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 2-3 years in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management in transportation, fleet, logistics, or industrial environments.
• Experience managing complex sourcing events and negotiations.
• Knowledge of contract management, supplier performance, and procurement governance.
• Familiarity with Incoterms (EXW,FCA,FOB,CIF,DAP,DDP).
• Certification such as CSCP or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with objectives.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing: NDA, RFI, RFQs, RFPs, tenders, negotiations, and contracts.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, SLAs, and contracts to optimize costs and value.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance across quality, delivery, cost, safety, and service metrics.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, finance, engineering, and legal stakeholders.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier risks, and industry trends affecting transportation categories.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks with contingency planning and alternative sourcing.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and delegated authority.
• Track spend, savings, supplier performance, and project outcomes.
• Mentor junior team members and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Confidential, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Category Buyer – Transportation & Transit to lead sourcing and category management for transportation spend. The role drives category strategies, supplier performance, and cross-functional negotiations to secure cost-effective, compliant supply solutions aligned with business goals.

You will collaborate with procurement, transit, operations, logistics, finance, engineering, and legal teams to optimize total cost of ownership and mitigate