Supply Chain Specialist

About Diaverum Saudi Arabia

Diaverum is a multinational healthcare organization originating from Sweden, dedicated to providing renal care to patients with chronic kidney disease. With over 15,000 employees across 25 countries, including more than 1,400 colleagues in 33 cities and towns across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Diaverum combines global experience with a strong local presence. The organization's vision is to transform renal care by expanding access to high-quality kidney care, supported by a standardized care delivery model, evolving digital and AI capabilities, and a team committed to competent, passionate, and inspiring care.

The Role of Supply Chain Specialist

Diaverum Saudi Arabia is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist for a full-time position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves taking full ownership of clinic supply activities, from stock validation and requirement calculation to purchase order issuance, delivery monitoring, invoice processing, and audit documentation. The Supply Chain Specialist will report to the Supply Chain Team Leader and collaborate closely with clinic teams, logistics, and finance departments. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and validate clinic stock-count reports for completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness.
• Investigate abnormal stock movements and follow up with clinics to resolve discrepancies.
• Calculate supply requirements based on stock on hand, open orders, consumption, and approved coverage targets.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders through the approved process, verifying all item details before issuance.
• Support sourcing assessments, market research, and supplier pre-qualification activities.
• Monitor deliveries against purchase order dates and formally follow up on orders.
• Retain all approvals, supplier communications, and supporting documents for traceability and audit readiness.
• Prepare weekly operational updates for the Supply Chain Team Leader covering open orders, shortages, delays, and pending approvals.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with Supply Chain policies, approval requirements, and company controls.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate for this role demonstrates strong ownership of their scope, proactively addressing potential issues rather than waiting for reports of shortages. They are meticulous in validating data before taking action and maintain comprehensive documentation. Candidates should possess 2-5 years of experience in a relevant field.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Works with precision and follows through on every open item until resolution.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with clinics, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Identifies risks early and escalates with appropriate detail.
• Maintains organization across multiple clinics, suppliers, and open tasks simultaneously.
• Takes compliance and documentation seriously as a professional standard.

Impact of the Role

This role offers significant operational ownership and visibility within the organization. As dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment, the Supply Chain Specialist's work directly influences whether clinics are adequately stocked, compliant, and prepared to deliver uninterrupted patient care. The specialist will work closely with clinic teams, suppliers, and leadership, observing the direct impact of their contributions.