Supply Chain Lead

jadeer logistics; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 630,000; Full time

Job summary

Jadeer Logistics in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Supply Chain Lead to oversee end-to-end procurement and inventory management, ensuring compliant P2P processes and accurate stock control to support operations.

The role drives cost savings, supplier performance, and governance while leading the procurement and stores teams through ERP-driven centralization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 8–10 years in procurement/supply chain, with at least 3 in leadership.
• Experience in transportation/logistics or asset-heavy industries preferred.
• CIPS, CPSM or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement and inventory strategy.
• Lead transition toward centralized procurement through ERP implementation.
• Enforce P2P and Inventory Management policies.
• Develop annual procurement plans and monitor budget variances.
• Establish supplier performance frameworks.
• Improve inventory availability and replenishment planning.
• Identify procurement and inventory risks and mitigation plans.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing of goods, services, and parts.
• Lead supplier tendering, contracting, and performance evaluation.
• Develop framework agreements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Oversee purchase orders, requisitions, and policy compliance.
• Manage supplier contracts, renewals, and performance.
• Monitor market prices and cost trends.
• Coordinate strategic purchasing and committee activities.
• Manage spare parts catalogues, min-max levels, and reorder points.
• Monitor stock replenishment and ERP MRPs.
• Ensure accurate stock receipts and adjustments in ERP.
• Oversee cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
• Monitor obsolete/slow-moving inventory and disposal.
• Ensure inventory valuation and documentation.
• Maintain control over goods-in-transit and consignment inventory.
• Ensure adequate stock for fleet and operations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Inventory control

MRP

ERP systems

Data analysis

Governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Lead is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement and inventory management functions, ensuring effective sourcing of goods, services, contracts, spare parts, and consumables. The role ensures compliance with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Inventory Management policies, supports the transition toward centralized procurement through ERP implementation, and maintains accurate and well-controlled inventory to support operational continuity. Core purposes of the role include improving procurement efficiency, achieving cost savings, strengthening supplier performance, ensuring inventory availability and accuracy, and maintaining strong governance and internal controls.

• Required Educational & Experience Level
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in procurement and/or supply chain management, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience within transportation, logistics, or another asset-heavy industry is preferred.
• CIPS, CPSM, or an equivalent professional certification is preferred.
• Required Competencies & Skills
• Strategic sourcing and procurement management.
• Negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Contract and vendor management.
• Inventory control, MRP, and stock planning.
• ERP and procurement systems proficiency.
• Cost control and procurement planning.
• Data analysis and performance monitoring.
• Policy enforcement and governance.
• Risk management and internal controls.
• Cross-functional stakeholder management.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Leadership and team management.
• Continuous improvement and change management.

Other Or Special Requirements

• Strong ERP systems experience.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of procurement governance and risk management.

Primary Accountabilities & Responsibilities

4.1 Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the procurement and inventory management strategy.
• Lead the transition toward centralized procurement through ERP implementation.
• Enforce P2P and Inventory Management policies across the organization.
• Develop annual procurement plans and monitor budget and procurement variances.
• Establish supplier performance and relationship management frameworks.
• Improve inventory availability, accuracy, and replenishment planning.
• Identify procurement and inventory risks and implement mitigation plans.

4.2 Procurement Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing of goods, services, spare parts, subcontracted services, and other business requirements.
• Lead supplier pre-qualification, tendering, negotiation, contracting, and performance evaluation.
• Develop framework agreements and supplier consolidation initiatives to achieve cost savings.
• Oversee purchase requisitions, purchase orders, approvals, and policy compliance.
• Manage supplier and service-provider contracts, renewals, and performance.
• Monitor market prices, supply risks, and relevant cost trends.
• Coordinate strategic purchases and purchasing committee activities.

4.3 Inventory Management Responsibilities

• Manage spare parts and consumables catalogues, min-max levels, and reorder points.
• Monitor stock replenishment, MRP requirements, and supplier delivery performance.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of stock receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments in the ERP.
• Oversee cycle counts and annual physical inventory activities.
• Monitor obsolete, expired, and slow-moving inventory and coordinate disposal.
• Ensure proper inventory classification, valuation, and documentation.
• Maintain control over goods-in-transit and consignment/customer-owned inventory.
• Ensure adequate stock availability to support fleet and operational requirements.

4.4 Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Procurement and Inventory/Stores teams.
• Ensure effective workload planning, accountability, and team performance.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance on procurement and inventory practices.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, Workshop, and other stakeholders.
• Drive accuracy, governance, continuous improvement, and ethical procurement practices.
• Maintain effective relationships with senior management, suppliers, and service providers.