senior sourcing manager

Projecttech

<div><div><div><div>Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
Industry: Agro-food sector
 
Employment Status: Valid Iqama required
Availability: ASAP
Role Overview
The Senior Procurement &amp; Category Manager is responsible for defining and executing sourcing strategies, leading category management activities, and overseeing supplier performance for specialty food products.
 
The role requires strong commercial judgment, a deep understanding of food procurement environments, and the ability to balance cost optimization with quality, compliance, and supply continuity.
Key Responsibilities
<ul><li>Define and implement procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.</li>
<li>Lead category management for food products and related materials, including portfolio rationalization and value optimization.</li>
<li>Manage supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and performance management.</li>
<li>Design and optimize planograms, where applicable (retail or distribution environments).</li>
<li>Drive cost optimization initiatives while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with supply planning, operations, and logistics teams to ensure alignment across the value chain.</li>
<li>Monitor supplier KPIs, supply risks, and market trends to proactively mitigate disruptions.</li>
<li>Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and category management processes.</li>
</ul>Required Qualifications
<ul><li>10&ndash;15 years of experience in procurement and/or category management, ideally within the food or FMCG sector.</li>
<li>Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of food regulations, quality standards, and sourcing constraints.</li>
<li>Experience in regional and/or international sourcing is a strong advantage.</li>
<li>Excellent analytical capabilities and strategic thinking.</li>
<li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.</li>
<li>Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment.</li>
</ul>Key Competencies
<ul><li>Strategic procurement and category leadership</li>
<li>Commercial and financial acumen</li>
<li>Supplier negotiation and risk management</li>
<li>Market intelligence and cost analysis</li>
<li>Cross-functional collaboration</li>
<li>Data-driven decision-making</li>
</ul></div><div><div><div><div>Job Category: Agro-food
</div><div>Job Type: Management
</div><div>Job Location: Riyadh Saudi Arabia</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Senior Procurement & Category Manager (J26-011)

Saudi AZM

<div>Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Manage the full procurement lifecycle from purchase requisition to contract closure</li><li>
Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies</li><li>
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs) with suppliers</li><li>
Manage relationships with technology vendors (software, hardware, cloud services)</li><li>
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (IT, Finance, Operations) to define requirements</li><li>
Evaluate supplier proposals and conduct market analysis</li><li>
Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual terms</li><li>
Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements</li><li>
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance standards</li></ul> 
<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field</li></ul><ul><li>
3&ndash;5 years of experience in procurement, preferably within the technology or IT sector</li><li>
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Experience working with technology vendors and service providers</li><li>
Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics</li><li>
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>
Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment</li><li>
Professional certifications such as CIPS or CPSM are a plus</li></ul></div>

Senior Procurement Specialist

Currie & Brown

<div>
 
 Currie &amp; Brown are looking for a
 
 Senior Cost Manager
 
 that has experience in Infrastructure and mixed-use projects to join our growing team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
 
 
 
 
 
 As a Senior Cost Manager you will support project leaders in generating a high standard of service delivery, achieving successful outcomes for our clients, capturing and sharing knowledge across projects, enhancing our culture of innovation and reinforcing our reputation as a preferred service provider.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 You will be:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Providing accurate cost advice and reporting to our clients
 </li>
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 Delivering projects, commissions and professional assignments
 </li>
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 Assuming a leading role in setting objectives and priorities, working as a proactive team player
 </li>
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 Maintaining effective communication to ensure all information is available for the successful completion of projects; liaising with other managers to ensure efficient financial control
 </li>
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 Undertaking cost management services with limited supervision
 </li>
 <li>
 Delivering all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner
 </li>
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 Providing support to the team leader/service leaders in the cost management of projects
 </li>
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 Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner; meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients to form strong working relationships
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What do you need?:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
 </li>
 <li>
 Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
 </li>
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 Previous technical delivery experience gained within a global consultancy firm
 </li>
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 Dubai-based
 </li>
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 Experience on a variety of large developments such as hospitality, leisure, residential and retail
 </li>
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 Middle East experience essential
 </li>
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 Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills
 </li>
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 Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Our corporate values
 
 
 
 
 
 At Currie &amp; Brown, we know that when it comes to a good idea, it doesn't matter where it comes from. That's why we take a collaborative, open-door approach to running our business. Our people, from apprentices to senior management, make our company what it is. Everyone in the Currie &amp; Brown family, no matter how experienced, contributes to our success in their own way, and we have fun doing it.
 
 
 
 
 
 Unlike other companies, we focus on the long term and deliver on our commitments. We take a compassionate and inclusive approach to our work and always invest in the future of our people. Whether it's the desire to work internationally, the urge to develop, or even the curiosity to work in a new sector, we are there for our people at every stage, offering guidance, support and the structure to achieve. That's why so many of us have been building successful careers here for so long.
 
 
 
 
 
 With the backing of our parent company, we are an independent company. Our people are able to make quick and flexible decisions, and work directly with some of the world's best partner brands in our industry through Dar Group.
 
 
 
 
 
 This mix of our scale and size, our partnerships and our people makes us a true industry leader around the world.
 
</div>

Senior Cost Manager

Lendo

<div>As Lendo continues to expand, we are looking for a Senior Credit Manager to support the growth of our lending portfolio through hands-on credit assessment, strong risk management, and day-to-day leadership of the credit function.
This is a highly hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the detail, making credit decisions, and working closely with the team to ensure high-quality and efficient underwriting. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Evaluate the creditworthiness of potential customers by analysing financial statements, cash flow, credit history, and key risk indicators</li><li>
Review borrower applications end-to-end, providing clear recommendations on approvals, declines, and deal structuring aligned with Lendo&rsquo;s risk appetite</li><li>
Lead and support the credit team on day-to-day operations, including task delegation, prioritisation, and ensuring timely turnaround of credit decisions</li><li>
Ensure all lending activities comply with SAMA regulations and internal credit policies, maintaining strong governance standards</li><li>
Monitor portfolio performance, including repayments, arrears, and bad debts, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation actions</li><li>
Own and continuously improve credit policies and underwriting processes in line with business needs and market conditions</li><li>
Create and maintain product specifications and credit procedure documentation to support consistency and scalability</li><li>
Work closely with Product, Data, and Tech teams to enhance underwriting processes, automation, and decision-making capabilities</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
6&ndash;10+ years of experience in credit risk / underwriting, ideally within SME lending or fintech</li><li>
Proven experience working within a SAMA-regulated environment</li><li>
Strong hands-on credit assessment experience with solid financial analysis capability</li><li>
Previous experience leading or mentoring a team</li><li>
Strong understanding of credit policies, underwriting processes, and portfolio monitoring</li><li>
Detail-oriented with a high level of ownership and accountability</li><li>
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment</li><li>
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li></ul></div>

Senior Credit Manager

Turner & Townsend Pty Limited

<div>Company Description 
At Turner &amp; Townsend we&rsquo;re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. 
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide. 
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. 
Job Description 
Due to significant growth and ongoing delivery success with our clients in our Real Estate / Infrastructure we are currently recruiting a Senior Cost Manger with proven experience to join our Riyadh, Saudi Arabia based team.
The ideal applicant with have a strong background in Quantity Surveying, ideally gained through the delivery of complex infrastructure / real estate projects. Ideally you will have worked within a professional consultancy before, but those with a background in other areas, such as experience working for main contractors are encouraged to apply.
As a Senior Cost Surveyor you will be able to work independently managing your own deliverables, but also work well as part of a team. You will strive to promote and maintain the highest of professional standards, while supporting junior staff to grow and learn through your knowledge and experience.
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Collaborate and develop good relationships with clients and stakeholders internally and externally</li><li>
Responsible for pre and post-contract quantity surveying duties</li><li>
Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan</li><li>
Tendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, putting the preliminaries together, tender analysis, producing the tender report and compiling the contractual documents</li><li>
Dealing effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control process</li><li>
Producing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the client</li><li>
Negotiating and agreeing final accounts</li><li>
Where appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilities</li><li>
Supporting developing and securing new business opportunities as required.</li></ul> 
Qualifications 
A recognised degree qualification in Quantity Surveying (or similar).<ul><li>
MRICS accreditation or similar (preferred).</li><li>
Relevant work experience, ideally in a consultancy environment.</li><li>
Good leadership and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and where appropriate lead a team</li><li>
Experience of leading and successfully delivering cost management commissions in the Middle East market</li><li>
Experience working on Infrastructure projects</li><li>
Excellent command of written and spoken English</li><li>
Highly motivated and driven with a passion for your profession and the difference it can make to your clients.</li></ul> 

Additional Information<div></div> 
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Muller's Solutions

<div>M&uuml;ller's Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Basis Consultant to provide advanced SAP Basis support and ensure the seamless operation of our clients' SAP environments. The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on experience in SAP system administration, performance tuning, and system troubleshooting, playing a key role in maintaining system integrity and availability.
Key Responsibilities:<ul>
<li>Perform advanced SAP Basis administration tasks including system installation, configuration, upgrades, and patch management.</li>
<li>Monitor SAP systems to identify performance issues and proactively implement solutions to enhance system stability and efficiency.</li>
<li>Manage database administration and tuning, ensuring optimal SAP HANA or other SAP-supported databases performance.</li>
<li>Lead complex troubleshooting efforts across SAP landscapes and coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.</li>
<li>Implement security policies and user administration to safeguard SAP environments.</li>
<li>Provide mentorship and guidance to junior Basis consultants, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices within the team.</li>
<li>Document procedures, system configurations, and changes for compliance and knowledge management.</li>
<li>Collaborate with project teams on SAP system migrations, landscape transformations, and new implementations.</li>
<li>Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical SAP systems as required.</li> 
</ul> 
 
Requirements 
Requirements:<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.</li>
<li>Minimum 7 years of experience in SAP Basis consulting or administration roles.</li>
<li>Expertise in SAP system installations, upgrades, and performance tuning, including SAP HANA.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP HANA), and operating systems (Linux, Windows).</li>
<li>Experience with SAP security, user administration, and transport management.</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively within teams.</li>
<li>Experience mentoring junior team members and leading technical initiatives.</li>
<li>Relevant SAP certifications such as SAP Certified Technology Specialist or above are highly desirable.</li>
<li>Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and participate in on-call support as needed.</li> 
</ul> 
 
Benefits 
Why Join Us:
Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Exciting projects and innovative work environment.</div>

Senior SAP BASIS - (Saudi National Preferred)

Al Watania Information Systems

<div>We are looking for a highly experienced Senior SAP Ariba Consultant to join our growing team in Riyadh. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise across the full SAP Ariba suite, combined with strong SAP MM and S/4HANA integration knowledge. You will work directly with clients across various industries to optimize procurement and sourcing processes, lead implementations, and deliver scalable Source-to-Pay solutions. This is a client-facing role requiring both technical depth and strong communication skills.
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Lead end-to-end SAP Ariba implementations covering Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Management, and Buying &amp; Invoicing modules</li><li>
Optimize Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycles for client environments</li><li>
Configure and manage Ariba&ndash;S/4HANA integration via Cloud Integration Gateway (CIG), cXML, IDocs, and APIs</li><li>
Set up and maintain Master Data Management (MDM) including material master, vendor master, and purchasing data across Ariba and S/4HANA</li><li>
Design and customize flexible approval workflows using BAdI enhancements and rules-based approvals</li><li>
Enable and configure Guided Sourcing, sourcing templates, and contract workspace processes using Ariba contract authoring features</li><li>
Manage Commerce Automation and Ariba Business Network buying scenarios</li><li>
Implement app extensibility features including custom email templates, Advanced Transport Organizer (ATO), and Fiori application enhancements</li><li>
Conduct client workshops to gather requirements, map business processes, and deliver tailored SAP Ariba solutions</li><li>
Liaise between clients and SAP as needed, including incident management and enhancement delivery</li><li>
Deliver training sessions and documentation for end users, business stakeholders, and management</li><li>
Provide post-go-live support, troubleshoot issues, and ensure SLA adherence</li></ul> 

Requirements 
<ul><li>
6+ years of hands-on SAP Ariba consulting experience</li><li>
Minimum 2 full end-to-end Ariba implementations in a lead or senior capacity</li><li>
Proven expertise across Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Management (SLP), Buying &amp; Invoicing, and Guided Buying</li><li>
Strong experience with Ariba&ndash;S/4HANA / ECC integration using CIG (Managed Gateway), cXML, IDocs, and APIs</li><li>
Solid understanding of SAP MM processes including procurement, inventory management, and invoice verification</li><li>
Experience with Commerce Automation and Ariba Business Network</li><li>
Familiarity with BAdI enhancements, rules-based workflows, and app extensibility features</li><li>
Exposure to Fiori applications, RPA implementations, and BW reporting is a plus</li><li>
At least 2 active SAP Ariba certifications (Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Management, or Integration Suite)</li><li>
Strong client-facing and management skills</li><li>
Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus)</li><li>
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field</li><li>
Currently based in or willing to relocate to Riyadh, KSA</li></ul> 

Benefits 
<ul><li>
Competitive salary package commensurate with experience</li><li>
High Category Medical Insurance coverage</li><li>
Annual flight tickets</li><li>
Exposure to high-impact, multi-industry client projects across Saudi Arabia</li><li>
Work within a dynamic and growing SAP practice</li><li>
Opportunities for professional development and career progression</li></ul></div>

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