Procurement Affairs Supervisor

Procurement Affairs Supervisor | Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

The Company:

Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai Company is ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and is a market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 40,000 employees servicing some 220,000 retail outlets across GCC, Egypt and Jordan and has reported net income of SAR 2.31 Billion on sales of SAR 20.97 Billion in 2024 .” . For more details, please visit our website – www.almarai.com.

An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.

About the role:

To handle day-to-day management of the Inbound logistics Including freight function by ensuring cost effectiveness and timely management of Custom Clearance using approved shipping lines, Forwarder agent, brokers & to deliver the shipment on timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Sending Freight RFQ’s (Request for quotation) to service providers to obtain the best quotes.
• Monitor shipment-booking schedule and ensure shipment departs as per agreed schedule.
• TMS (Transport Management system) – Book the freight through the system for an accurate overview of operations.
• Ensure the file creation in system (SAP) for custom clearance.
• Ensure supplier shipping documents are received, reviewed, and approved as per company requirements.
• Monitoring the service providers, invoices are getting posted in system and paid before deadlines.
• Ensure Empty Container returns to service providers.
• Preparing monthly freight saving report, freight rate analysis reports, status reports, warehouse reports for monthly KPI presentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Familiarity with logistics, shipping procedures, and supply chain management.
• Hands-on experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and other freight tracking technologies.
• English Fluency

Core Competencies:

• Stakeholder Communication
• Maintains consistent and professional communication with clients, carriers, and internal teams to ensure smooth logistics operations.
• Logistics Partner Management
• Builds and sustains strong relationships with shipping companies and transport providers to secure reliable and efficient services.
• Freight Negotiation Skills
• Negotiates competitive rates and service terms with carriers, aligning with business goals and market conditions.

Almarai offers a competitive package, generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, training, and development etc.

This is a great opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package.