Confidential

Senior Procurement Manager

Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaPosted 6 days ago

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Salary
AED 6k–9k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Executive & Management
Work mode
On site

About the role

Responsibilities: • Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies, category plans, and sourcing roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives. • Oversee all procurement and contracting activities, ensuring adherence to approved policies, procedures, and Delegation of Authority. • Review and approve complex requisitions, tender strategies, commercial evaluations, negotiation outcomes, and award recommendations. • Drive the closure of internal and external audit observations, ensuring sustainable corrective actions and strengthened controls. • Provide expert guidance to senior stakeholders on procurement best practices, risk mitigation, commercial structuring, and compliance requirements. • Lead negotiations with key suppliers and contractors to secure optimal commercial and contractual outcomes. • Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Technical, and other functions to ensure alignment on contractual, financial, and operational requirements. • Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement governance, efficiency, digitalization, and process maturity. • Manage, mentor, and develop the procurement team to build organizational capability and ensure high performance. • Monitor supplier performance, market trends, and commercial risks to support strategic decision-making. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Law, or a related field. Master Degree is preferrable Competencies: • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills • Advanced analytical, negotiation, and advisory capabilities • High attention to detail with a strong compliance and risk-management mindset • Ability to drive transformation and manage cross-functional initiatives • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in procurement, contracts, or commercial roles, including at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Law, or a related field. Master Degree is preferrable. Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in procurement, contracts, or commercial roles, including at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies, category plans, and sourcing roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives. Oversee all procurement and contracting activities, ensuring adherence to approved policies, procedures, and Delegation of Authority. Review and approve complex requisitions, tender strategies, commercial evaluations, negotiation outcomes, and award recommendations. Drive the closure of internal and external audit observations, ensuring sustainable corrective actions and strengthened controls. Provide expert guidance to senior stakeholders on procurement best practices, risk mitigation, commercial structuring, and compliance requirements. Lead negotiations with key suppliers and contractors to secure optimal commercial and contractual outcomes. Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Technical, and other functions to ensure alignment on contractual, financial, and operational requirements. Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement governance, efficiency, digitalization, and process maturity. Manage, mentor, and develop the procurement team to build organizational capability and ensure high performance. Monitor supplier performance, market trends, and commercial risks to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

  • Strategic procurement
  • Contract negotiation
  • Vendor management
  • Procurement governance
  • Sourcing strategy
  • Category management
  • Risk management
  • Audit and compliance
  • Stakeholder management
  • Team leadership
  • Supply chain analytics
  • Legal and financial alignment

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