Logistics Procurement Manager

About the Role

*** is seeking a Logistics Procurement Manager to join JD Logistics in Riyadh, Riyadh Province. This full-time role involves developing and optimizing strategic procurement plans for logistics services across the Middle East. The position requires 2-5 years of experience in the logistics sector.

Company Overview

JD Logistics, a division of ***, is a technology-driven provider of supply chain and logistics solutions. The company specializes in end-to-end logistics services, leveraging expertise in automation, smart fulfillment, and data intelligence. Its integrated networks cover warehouse management, line-haul transportation, last-mile delivery, bulky items logistics, cold chain, and cross-border operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and optimize long-term strategic procurement plans for Middle East warehousing, trucking, and last-mile courier services, aligning with business development goals.
• Lead the identification, evaluation, and onboarding of high-quality suppliers, integrating trucking (FTL/LTL), warehousing, and last-mile courier resources to build a comprehensive and cost-competitive logistics supplier ecosystem.
• Lead complex negotiations on long-term cooperation agreements, pricing, SLAs, and payment terms with core suppliers across various logistics scenarios to achieve cost optimization and service quality improvements.
• Establish and enhance a systematic supplier management system, including performance evaluation, hierarchical management, and incentive mechanisms, to drive continuous improvement in supplier service capabilities.
• Monitor and analyze Middle East logistics market trends (warehousing, trucking, last-mile), regulatory changes, and industry risks, proactively adjusting procurement strategies and proposing risk prevention solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, finance, and other departments to coordinate procurement resources and ensure smooth operation of the end-to-end logistics supply chain.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Profound industry experience and insight into the Middle East contract logistics market.
• Extensive and high-quality local resources, including underlying trucking resources, warehousing suppliers, and last-mile courier service providers.
• Proven track record of successful strategic procurement planning and implementation across multiple logistics scenarios, with achievements in cost optimization and supplier ecosystem construction.
• Excellent complex negotiation and contract management capabilities.
• Strong ability to adapt to fast-paced and high-pressure work environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and crisis management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and data analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Work Environment

The JD Logistics team values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a dynamic environment. This role is based in Riyadh and operates on a full-time basis.

Application Process

Further details regarding the application process will be provided upon inquiry. Salary information for this position is not disclosed.