Requirements
Requirements & QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely matching discipline.Experience: Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in a purchasing or strategic sourcing environment.Location: Must currently reside in or be willing to immediately relocate to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.Language: Professional fluency in English is mandatory; Arabic language skills are highly valued for local vendor relations.Technical Skills: Proficiency with major ERP systems (such as Odoo) and advanced data skills in Microsoft Excel.Competencies: Strong commercial negotiation tactics, team leadership capabilities, and analytical problem-solving skills.
Description
Job Description: Purchasing SupervisorPosition Title: Purchasing SupervisorLocation: Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaExperience Level: Mid-Senior Level (8 years of experience in purchasing/procurement)Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (or related financial field)Nationality Requirement: Saudi or Indian National (with valid transferable Iqama if applicable) Job SummaryThe Purchasing Supervisor will oversee daily local and international procurement activities, driving cost-efficiency while ensuring all raw materials, goods, and services meet company quality benchmarks. Utilizing a strong commerce background, the ideal candidate will optimize spend analytics, lead complex vendor negotiations, and supervise a team of purchasing officers to ensure seamless supply chain workflows from Jeddah. Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Supervision & Workflow ManagementLead and guide the daily activities of purchasing officers and assistants.Manage end-to-end procurement cycles, from initial order requisition to inventory delivery.Review and verify purchase orders, price quotations, and supplier invoices before financial approval. Sourcing & Supplier ManagementEvaluate and qualify local and international vendors based on reliability, quality, and pricing.Negotiate favorable terms, SLAs, commercial conditions, and volume discounts with key distributors.Address supplier discrepancies, handling shipping delays, product defects, or commercial disputes immediately. Financial & Commerce OperationsAnalyze spending trends and conduct market assessments to identify practical cost-saving initiatives.Control departmental budgets and align procurement practices with internal accounting frameworks.Liaise with finance and warehouse teams to handle inventory audits and reconcile payment terms. Compliance & LogisticsEnsure full compliance with corporate ethical guidelines and Saudi regulatory requirements (e.g., SABER platform, customs codes).Oversee logistics coordination to guarantee timely clearance and delivery of imported products to warehouses.