Supply Chain Manager

Sgr Sa; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) in Riyadh seeks a Supply Chain Manager to oversee procurement, logistics and warehousing. The role will optimize inventory for critical chemicals and spare parts while maintaining strict AML and due-diligence standards in a highly regulated environment.

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead strategic sourcing for high‑value materials, secure logistics contracts, manage inventory reconciliations, and drive digital tracking for end‑to‑end visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering.
• Ten years of supply chain experience in mining, construction or heavy industry is mandatory.
• Proven expertise in managing secure logistics for high-value commodities is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Customs regulations and international trade laws is required.
• Experience with ERP systems for inventory and procurement management is necessary.
• Fluency in English is required for global supplier negotiations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a 24/7 industrial environment is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for dore bars and industrial chemicals to ensure cost-effective supply.
• Manage armored transport contracts and coordinate with Saudi Customs for import/export of high-value goods.
• Oversee monthly reconciliations of precious metal inventories and optimize stock levels for maintenance spares.
• Lead the supply chain team, set performance goals, and provide training on compliance protocols.
• Identify potential supply disruptions and develop contingency plans to maintain continuity.
• Implement digital tracking tools to enhance visibility and traceability across the supply chain.

Skills

English fluency

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Logistics software

Job description

Supply Chain Manager - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About Saudi Gold Refinery

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is a Saudi mining and precious-metals company specialized in the refining of gold and precious metals, bullion production, and value-added precious-metal services. Operating within the Kingdom's mining value chain, SGR is aligned to the Vision 2030 mining pillar and to the regulatory framework set by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) and applicable Saudi and international standards. We produce responsibly sourced, traceable, and certified bullion, operate to LBMA Good Delivery and ISO-aligned quality standards, and invest in the people, processes, and controls behind every bar we produce.

Role Overview

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to oversee the procurement and logistics and warehouses. The manager will optimize inventory levels for critical chemicals and spare parts to support continuous the company operations. It requires a disciplined approach to vendor management and risk mitigation in a highly regulated environment.

The Supply Chain Manager will report directly to the CEO and will play a key role in safeguarding the integrity of our material flows. This position drives efficiency in sourcing and logistics while maintaining strict adherence to anti-money-laundering and due diligence protocols.

Key Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Manager will execute the following responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing

The role develops and implements sourcing strategies for dore bars and industrial chemicals to ensure cost-effective and reliable supply.

Secure Logistics

This position manages armored transport contracts and coordinates with Saudi Customs for the import and export of high-value goods.

Inventory Control

The manager oversees monthly reconciliations of precious metal inventories and optimizes stock levels for maintenance spares.

This position evaluates supplier performance and conducts audits to verify ethical sourcing and financial stability.

Process Optimization

The manager implements digital tracking tools to enhance visibility and traceability across the entire supply chain.

The role leads the supply chain team by setting clear performance goals and providing technical training on compliance protocols.

This position identifies potential supply disruptions and develops contingency plans to maintain operational continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering is required.
• Ten years of supply chain experience in mining, construction or heavy industry is mandatory.
• Proven expertise in managing secure logistics for high-value commodities is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Customs regulations and international trade laws is required.
• Experience with ERP systems for inventory and procurement management is necessary.
• Fluency in English is required for global supplier negotiations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a 24/7 industrial environment is expected.

Preferred / Nice-to-have

• Master's degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration.
• CSCP or CPIM certification from ASCM.
• Proficiency in Arabic for local stakeholder engagement.

Success Metrics

• Monthly inventory reconciliation accuracy exceeds 98%.
• Procurement lead times for critical chemicals decrease by 15%.
• Implementation of end-to-end digital tracking for metal flows.
• Five percent cost reduction in indirect material spend.
• Qualified backup suppliers established for all critical inputs.
• Full compliance with KYC and AML checks for all new vendors.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Saudi Gold Refinery welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are made based on role requirements, skills, experience, and alignment with Saudization and Vision 2030 priorities.