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Purchasing Manager

Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO)
Jeddah, KSA
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
1 months ago
Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementContract ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementCost OptimizationTotal Cost of Ownership Analysis
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Purpose of the Role

  • The Purchase Manager – CAPEX & MRO is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and procurement activities across CAPEX, MRO, Engineering Services, and Industrial categories within SADAFCO operations.
  • The role supports cost optimization, supplier performance management, operational reliability, working capital improvement, and procurement transformation initiatives aligned with operational excellence objectives.
  • This position partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, PMO, Finance, Logistics, Legal, and Operations teams to convert business requirements into effective procurement strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze spend patterns, supplier markets, and operational requirements to develop sourcing strategies for CAPEX, MRO, Engineering Services, and Industrial categories.
  • Implement procurement best practices, sourcing governance frameworks, and standard operating procedures.
  • Conduct supplier benchmarking, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, cost modeling, and market intelligence activities.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and process optimization initiatives.
  • Lead end to end sourcing activities in collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, PMO, and Operations stakeholders.
  • Increase spend coverage through strategic supplier agreements and long term partnerships.
  • Lead contract drafting, negotiation support, implementation, and compliance monitoring activities.
  • Collaborate with Legal and business stakeholders to ensure contracts adequately protect company interests.
  • Monitor supplier compliance with contractual obligations, procurement policies, and governance standards.
  • Monitor supplier performance against defined KPIs and service level agreements.
  • Develop alternate sourcing strategies and supply continuity plans to minimize operational risk.
  • Conduct supplier audits and cross functional supplier review meetings.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, Industrial, or Production Engineering) is mandatory.
  • 8 10 years of procurement experience within FMCG, with core experience in Capex & MRO is mandatory.
  • Experience in SAP (S2P), Tableau & Power BI is mandatory.
  • MBA, APICS, CPIM, CPSM, or equivalent procurement/supply chain certifications are preferred.

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