Procurement & Vendor Management Specialist

About the Role

CodeNinja Inc. is seeking a Procurement & Vendor Management Specialist for one of its growing clients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves managing the entire procurement lifecycle, from initial requests to contract management and supplier relationships. The specialist will ensure competitive commercial terms while maintaining compliance and audit readiness.

Role Context

The Procurement & Vendor Management Specialist will collaborate closely with business owners, Finance, Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams. The primary objective is to ensure that all purchases meet business needs and adhere to the company's established governance framework. This position offers the opportunity to own end-to-end procurement processes within a governed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement cycle, including reviewing purchase requisitions, sourcing, RFQs/RFPs, commercial evaluations, negotiations, and issuing purchase orders.
• Engage with business owners to understand requirements, confirm scopes, and ensure procurement delivers according to business needs.
• Handle vendor onboarding, registration, and due diligence, alongside managing ongoing supplier relationships.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and signing contracts with Legal and other stakeholders, and manage renewals, extensions, and amendments.
• Ensure appropriate agreements (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs) are in place before service commencement.
• Conduct market research, benchmark suppliers, and negotiate rates to secure competitive terms and achieve cost savings.
• Track vendor performance, contract commitments, spend, and expiry dates, identifying risks early and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready procurement, vendor, and contract records.
• Prepare procurement and vendor management reports, track KPIs, and identify process efficiency improvements.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement policies, procedures, templates, and governance practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in procurement and vendor management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end procurement processes.
• Experience with commercial evaluations, negotiations, and contract management.
• Familiarity with procurement governance frameworks and compliance requirements.

Benefits and Growth Opportunities

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale projects within a fast-growing organization.
• Professional growth and learning opportunities.
• A collaborative and professional work environment.
• Collaboration with experienced business, technology, and consulting professionals.

Application Process

CodeNinja Inc. is recruiting for this position on behalf of one of its clients. The client's name will be shared with shortlisted candidates during the recruitment process. All applications are treated confidentially. CodeNinja Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.