Procurement Manager

About the Role

Nice One is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead buying activities. This full-time position is based in Riyadh and focuses on ensuring the organization sources products, materials, and services at the right quality, cost, and time. The Procurement Manager will develop supplier relationships, manage purchasing decisions, and work cross-functionally to support inventory, budget, and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement buying plans aligned with business priorities, customer needs, budgets, and product requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, service, capacity, and compliance.
• Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, contract terms, delivery schedules, and payment terms to achieve value and manage risk.
• Build and maintain productive supplier relationships, review performance, resolve issues, and identify opportunities for improved value.
• Oversee purchase requests, purchase orders, order confirmations, and delivery follow-up to ensure timely and accurate procurement.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to assess demand, stock levels, lead times, and replenishment needs, balancing availability with inventory and cost objectives.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capacity, pricing, and product developments to inform buying decisions.
• Manage buying activity within approved budgets, track spending, analyze cost movements, and identify savings opportunities.
• Ensure purchasing activity adheres to company policies, contractual requirements, applicable regulations, and established quality and ethical sourcing standards.
• Assess supply, pricing, delivery, and supplier risks; develop mitigation plans and escalate material concerns.
• Prepare and review buying reports, forecasts, spend analyses, and supplier performance measures.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, Merchandising, Planning, and other stakeholders to align requirements and resolve purchasing issues.
• Set priorities, provide guidance, and support the development of buying team members, promoting accountability and consistent practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing, purchasing workflows, supplier management, and the effective use of procurement systems and data.

Work Environment

This role operates within a collaborative environment, requiring close coordination with various internal departments to achieve procurement and business objectives.

Application Process

Candidates interested in this Procurement Manager position are encouraged to apply.