Confidential Government

Administrative Manager

Khobar, Saudi ArabiaPosted yesterday

Salary
AED 9k–13k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Administrative
Work mode
On site

About the role

We are a leading logistics company in Saudi Arabia, growing quickly across warehousing, transportation, cold chain and port-related services. To support this growth, we are looking for a Administrative Manager to help build and run a strong, efficient administration function. Key Responsibilities • Support the Administration Manager in running day-to-day administrative operations across multiple sites. • Oversee facilities management, office services, maintenance coordination and workplace readiness. • Manage company housing, transportation, fleet and staff accommodation. • Coordinate government relations activities and follow up on licences, permits and official transactions (Qiwa, Muqeem, Balady, etc.). • Manage vendor and service-provider contracts, renewals and performance. • Prepare and control administration budgets, cost tracking and purchase requests. • Set up and improve admin policies, procedures and service standards as the business expands. • Support onboarding logistics for new joiners, including workstations, IDs, accommodation and transport. • Lead and develop administration staff, including admin officers and GROs. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field. • 7–10 years of administration or facilities experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role. • Experience in logistics, shipping, warehousing or a multi-site operation is a strong advantage. • Good knowledge of Saudi government platforms and labour regulations. • Strong vendor management, budgeting and organisational skills. • Fluent in Arabic and English, spoken and written. • Saudi nationals are strongly preferred.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.
  • 7–10 years of administration or facilities experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
  • Experience in logistics, shipping, warehousing or a multi-site operation is a strong advantage.
  • Good knowledge of Saudi government platforms and labour regulations.
  • Strong vendor management, budgeting and organisational skills.
  • Fluent in Arabic and English, spoken and written.
  • Saudi nationals are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Administration Manager in running day-to-day administrative operations across multiple sites.
  • Oversee facilities management, office services, maintenance coordination and workplace readiness.
  • Manage company housing, transportation, fleet and staff accommodation.
  • Coordinate government relations activities and follow up on licences, permits and official transactions (Qiwa, Muqeem, Balady, etc.).
  • Manage vendor and service-provider contracts, renewals and performance.
  • Prepare and control administration budgets, cost tracking and purchase requests.
  • Set up and improve admin policies, procedures and service standards as the business expands.
  • Support onboarding logistics for new joiners, including workstations, IDs, accommodation and transport.
  • Lead and develop administration staff, including admin officers and GROs.

Skills

  • Vendor management
  • Budgeting
  • Facilities management
  • Governments platforms
  • Labour regulations
  • Office services
  • Fleet management
  • Contract management
  • Staff onboarding
  • Multisite operations
  • Arabic
  • English

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