Category Buyer
Job in
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Listed on 2026-06-21
Listing for:
Baja
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-21
Job specializations:
-
Business
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Management & Consulting
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are looking for a Category Buyer – Transportation & Transit to lead sourcing and category management activities across transportation-related spend categories, including fleet, logistics, mobility services, and service contracts. You will be responsible for developing category strategies, managing supplier performance, leading negotiations, and ensuring cost‑effective and reliable supply solutions aligned with business objectives and governance standards.
Responsibilities- Develop and execute category strategies aligned with operational and financial goals
- Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activities (NDA, RFI, RFQ, RFP, tender evaluation, negotiation, and contract award)
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, SLAs, and contracts
- Manage supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, safety, and service
- Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders (procurement, logistics, operations, finance, engineering, legal)
- Monitor market trends, supplier risks, and industry developments
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through contingency planning
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance requirements
- Tracks spend, savings, supplier performance, and sourcing outcomes
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor junior team members
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Procurement, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management
- Experience in transportation, logistics, fleet, or industrial sectors is preferred
- Proven track record in complex sourcing and commercial negotiations
- Strong knowledge of contract management and supplier performance
- Professional certifications (e.g.,
CIPS, CSCP
, or equivalent) are a plus
- Strategic sourcing and category management
- Commercial negotiation and contract management
- Cost optimization and spend analysis
- Risk management and business continuity
- Stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×