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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