Assistant Procurement Manager – KSA

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and execute procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage and develop local and international supplier relationships.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers for raw materials, packaging, finished products, equipment, and other requirements.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, MOQ, delivery schedules, and agreements.
• Drive cost-saving and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, pricing, and delivery.
• Oversee the complete procurement cycle from sourcing and negotiation through delivery and payment.
• Identify supply risks and develop alternative sourcing and contingency plans.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of critical materials in coordination with Planning and Warehouse teams.
• Analyze market trends, supplier quotations, pricing, and purchasing opportunities.
• Act as a key escalation point for procurement and supplier-related issues.
• Resolve complex purchasing, quality, delivery, and supply problems.
• Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Finance, Sales, Quality, and other departments.
• Support procurement budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the Saudi supplier and procurement market.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and applicable Saudi regulations.
• Contribute to improving procurement processes, supplier performance, lead times, and overall supply chain efficiency.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive procurement experience.
• Strong experience in the Saudi Arabian market .
• Previous experience in perfumes, fragrances, cosmetics, FMCG, manufacturing, retail, or a related industry is highly preferred.
• Strong experience in supplier management and commercial negotiations.
• Proven ability to manage strategic sourcing and the full procurement cycle.
• Experience with both local and international suppliers.
• Strong analytical, commercial, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of procurement systems / ERP and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to take ownership, make decisions, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Can:

Think and operate at a Managerial level

Lead procurement activities and supplier relationships

Drive negotiations and cost savings

Solve complex procurement and supply issues

Build and manage a strong supplier network

Ensure supply continuity and operational efficiency

Take ownership and make timely business decisions