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About the Role

Sitaf Food is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is responsible for executing sourcing and purchasing activities for assigned categories, ensuring the efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods and services. The Procurement Specialist will manage supplier relationships, negotiate prices, and stay informed about market trends to support the procurement function.

The role encompasses managing the end-to-end procurement process, from order processing to ensuring timely and compliant delivery. The Procurement Specialist will contribute to driving savings initiatives and identifying opportunities for process improvements within the supply chain, particularly within the foodservice sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and track purchase orders within ERP systems, ensuring accuracy and confirming timely delivery of goods and services.
• Evaluate, select, and manage suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality standards, and service delivery.
• Support savings initiatives, monitor landed costs, and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process enhancements.
• Ensure supplier adherence to regulatory, quality, and company standards, including SFDA, HALAL, HACCP, and ISO certifications.
• Arrange and follow up on shipments via air, sea, and land, ensuring customs documentation is in order and monitoring timely arrival of goods.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Sales departments to align procurement and supply chain activities with business needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• At least 2 years of specific experience within the foodservice industry.
• Proven expertise in sourcing strategies, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes.
• A deepened understanding of logistics within the food industry or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask effectively and manage procurement and logistics responsibilities under significant time pressure.
• Excellent command of the English language is a mandatory requirement.

Required Skills

• Sourcing
• Negotiating contracts
• Supplier relationship management
• Supply chain processes
• Food industry logistics
• FMCG logistics
• Multitasking
• Procurement under time pressure
• Logistics under time pressure

Work Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.