Supply Chain Analyst

About the Role

Unified Real Estate Development Company is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is central to optimizing the company's supply chain operations, focusing on vendor management, sourcing, inventory planning, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end vendor relationships, including onboarding, performance evaluation, and contract renewal.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate pricing and terms, and drive cost savings across the supplier base.
• Direct inventory planning and replenishment strategies to balance availability against carrying costs.
• Oversee the complete purchase order lifecycle, from issuance through delivery reconciliation.
• Resolve escalated vendor disputes, delivery failures, and quality issues.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on cost, reliability, and risk, presenting recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure supply chain records and processes meet internal audit and compliance standards.
• Track and report supply chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including cost variance, on-time delivery, and vendor performance.
• Identify and implement process improvements across sourcing, inventory, and vendor management workflows.
• Guide and review the work of junior coordinators supporting supply chain operations.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should possess 5-7 years of relevant experience in supply chain management or a similar analytical role. Additionally, strong attention to detail, sound judgment under pressure, and clear stakeholder communication are essential for success in this position.

Technical Expertise

A deep understanding of sourcing strategy, purchase order lifecycle management, and vendor risk assessment is required to effectively manage and optimize supply chain processes.

Essential Skills

• Ability to analyze cost and performance data to drive informed supplier decisions and identify opportunities for savings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to negotiate effectively with vendors and influence internal stakeholders.

Work Environment and Experience

This is a full-time position within a dynamic environment, requiring a professional with 5-10 years of experience in the field. The role focuses on contributing to the continuous improvement of supply chain efficiency and operational excellence.