Procurement Manager - Procurement and Supply Chain Solutions
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and optimize procurement functions for a Saudi procurement and supply chain solutions company.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives and budget requirements
- Manage the end to end procurement cycle, from requisition and sourcing through purchase order issuance and delivery
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers to ensure quality, reliability, and value
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and commercial terms to achieve optimal outcomes for the business
- Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions where necessary
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Maintain accurate procurement records, including contracts, purchase orders, supplier evaluations, and documentation
- Conduct market analysis to identify cost saving opportunities, supplier innovations, and industry trends
- Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team to achieve departmental objectives
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, Inventory Management, and Legal teams to support business requirements
- Manage procurement budgets, forecasts, and reporting activities
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply chain continuity and resilience
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role
- Proven experience managing supplier relationships, procurement strategies, and contract negotiations
- Professional certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent is highly desirable
- Experience within construction, facilities management, engineering, infrastructure, or related sectors is advantageous
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The Role
- We are seeking an experienced and results driven Procurement Manager to work for one of our clients based in Saudi Arabia which is a Saudi procurement and supply chain solutions company.
- The Procurement Manager is to lead and optimize our procurement function. This role is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the timely and cost effective acquisition of goods and services.
- The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business objectives, controlling costs, mitigating supply chain risks, and driving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives and budget requirements.
- Manage the end to end procurement cycle, from requisition and sourcing through purchase order issuance and delivery.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers to ensure quality, reliability, and value.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and commercial terms to achieve optimal outcomes for the business.
- Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, including contracts, purchase orders, supplier evaluations, and documentation.
- Conduct market analysis to identify cost saving opportunities, supplier innovations, and industry trends.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team to achieve departmental objectives.
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, Inventory Management, and Legal teams to support business requirements.
- Manage procurement budgets, forecasts, and reporting activities.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply chain continuity and resilience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent is highly desirable.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Proven experience managing supplier relationships, procurement strategies, and contract negotiations.
- Experience within construction, facilities management, engineering, infrastructure, or related sectors is advantageous.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to lead a critical business function
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Exposure to strategic procurement and supply chain initiatives
About the company
- Our aim is to provide our clients and candidates with a consistent, quality service that goes beyond the norm, giving them peace of mind and complete trust in our ability to meet their needs.
- Big Fish consultants specialise in their fields and have extensive experience in the region and beyond.
- At Big Fish, as well as caring for the people we work with, we also care about the world and environment we live in.
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