Sr. Purchasing Professional/Site buyer (Saudi Nationals)

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a global technology company with US$83 billion in revenue, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500. The company serves millions of customers daily across 180 markets, focusing on delivering smarter technology. Lenovo has expanded from being the world's largest PC company to offering a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices, infrastructure, software, solutions, and services. Continuous investment in innovation aims to build a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future globally.

The Role of Sr. Purchasing Professional/Site Buyer

Lenovo is seeking a Sr. Purchasing Professional/Site Buyer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is open to Saudi Nationals and requires 2-5 years of experience. The position involves managing purchasing operations, coordinating with suppliers, and resolving various issues related to orders, shipments, and payments within the KSA plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders (POs), including placement and coordination with suppliers to resolve order and payment issues.
• Provide daily updates on BSR commitments.
• Oversee shipment management and RMA processes, including following up and tracking shipments with logistics and import/export teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to address shipment and material issues such as receiving discrepancies, quantity mismatches, quality concerns, and RMA cases.
• Work closely with GSM GCM to resolve material allocation, supply, and pricing challenges.
• Support accounting and suppliers in resolving invoice and payment-related issues.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely issue resolution and smooth purchasing operations.
• Serve as the KSA plant Site buyer Team leader.

Candidate Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in purchasing or a related field.
• Ability to manage purchase orders and resolve related issues.
• Experience with shipment tracking and resolving material discrepancies.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proficiency in addressing invoice and payment issues.

Employee Benefits and Development

• Access to an international team with a focus on gender diversity.
• Employee Assistance Program offering psychological, legal, and financial consultancy.
• Opportunity to join a company committed to sustainable solutions, including CO2 Offset, Asset Recovery Services, and the Lenovo Certified Refurbished portfolio.
• Access to an internal e-learning development platform for personal and professional growth.
• Participation in a mentorship program.

Location and Work Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role is specifically for Saudi Nationals.