Local Procurement Supervisor

About the Role

Al Majed *** is seeking a Local Procurement Supervisor to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves overseeing, coordinating, and managing local procurement activities to ensure the timely availability of necessary materials, supplies, equipment, and services from local suppliers. The supervisor will ensure competitive pricing and adherence to approved quality standards and specifications.

Role Purpose and Objectives

The primary purpose of this position is to optimize procurement costs, maintain effective supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. The role is responsible for controlling purchasing activities within approved budgets, supporting uninterrupted business operations, and achieving the best value for money in all local procurement endeavors.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the execution of purchase requisitions, ensuring completeness and proper approvals.
• Monitor the entire procurement cycle from requisition to delivery, receipt, and transaction closure.
• Ensure timely procurement of operational, administrative, and technical requirements to prevent disruptions.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new local suppliers based on pricing, quality, reliability, and service standards.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and after-sales services.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to delays, non-conforming goods, or discrepancies.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Coordinate with various departments (warehouses, Finance, Quality Control) to ensure smooth processes.
• Allocate tasks to the local procurement team, monitor execution, and provide guidance and training.
• Enforce approved procurement policies, ensure compliance with financial and administrative authorization limits, and manage supply risks.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and coordinate procurement activities.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proficiency in cost control and budget management.
• Understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Job Authorities

• Review purchase requisitions and recommend approval within delegated authority.
• Request quotations and negotiate with suppliers within approved limits.
• Recommend supplier selection based on technical and commercial evaluations.
• Assign responsibilities and monitor the performance of the local procurement team.
• Escalate procurement risks, policy violations, and exceptional cases to the Procurement Manager.

All authorities are to be exercised in accordance with company policies, approved procedures, and the applicable Delegation of Authority Matrix. This position does not authorize financial commitments or purchase approvals beyond its delegated limits.