Purchasing Manager📣 Job Ad

Join Our Team as a Procurement Manager!
Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction is seeking a dedicated Procurement Manager. This role involves managing the competitive bidding process and ensuring that our procurement processes are efficient and effective.

Responsibilities:

• Manage competitive bidding processes including RFQs and RFPs.
• Oversee and manage contractor/vendor records.
• Monitor and report on Procurement & Tendering department results.
• Evaluate all proposals and coordinate vendor bids.
• Maintain an accurate vendor database and improve supplier relationships.
• Ensure local content mandates and ESG requirements are met.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Supervisory-level experience (3+ years).
• Real Estate industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic.

Umm Al Qura is committed to creating transformative urban projects that shape the future of the development sector.

Join the GSK team as a Procurement Manager in Saudi Arabia! This vital role will see you managing end-to-end procurement activities, optimizing supplier relationships, and ensuring the best value for our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Partnering: Build strong partnerships across KSA LOC, represent procurement in senior local forums, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Suppliers & Contracts Management: Oversee sourcing, supplier selection, and contract negotiations, as well as manage supplier performance and risk.
• Procurement Operations: Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with GSK objectives, while driving cost reductions and managing procurement activities.

Why You?
We seek professionals who possess the following skills:

• 8 years of solid procurement experience
• Saudi national
• Strong analytical, organizational, and presentation skills
• Fluency in Arabic and English
• Experience in Media & digital buying

About GSK: We are a global biopharma company committed to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease. Join us and feel inspired, valued, and included as we work to positively impact the health of billions around the world.

An exciting opportunity to join one of Red Sea Global's subsidiaries, contributing to a dynamic and ever-evolving supply chain while making a meaningful impact on the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

Position Overview:
To organize the sourcing & purchasing functions for all types of OS&E products required for RSG operation. This role involves managing OS&E buyers teams, securing operational purchasing activities across multiple categories such as hotel guest equipment, kitchen appliances, office supplies, dining equipment, spa equipment, and more. Ensure compliance with detailed purchasing SOPs across RSG processes.

Responsibilities:

• Define purchasing strategies for all types of OS&E products.
• Track and report key functional metrics to enhance competitiveness and service levels.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders for clear purchasing documentation.
• Source and assess reliable vendors and suppliers globally.
• Monitor supplier performance and negotiate competitive prices.
• Forecast demand levels and consolidate volumes for better negotiations.
• Ensure quality standards are met according to end-customer requirements.
• Monitor daily orders and coordinate with the buying team.
• Research and identify new products for the end-customers.
• Maintain accurate product descriptions in the Master Item File.

Qualification and Experience:
Very strong experience in the KSA OS&E sector with solid connections with international suppliers. Expertise in sourcing, negotiation, purchasing, quality & food safety knowledge, and contract management is essential. Proficiency in Arabic and English languages and familiarity with systems such as Birch Street and SAP is advantageous.