130 Suppliers jobs in Saudi Arabia

• SCM Practice Implementation and support the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of SCM practices, such as Strategic Sourcing, Process & Excellence, Risk Management, Supply Base Management & Quality.
• Design and implement plans for local sources to reach business targets. Support regional and global sourcing initiatives as required.
• Drive the implementation of global SCM initiatives and monitor performance and global SCM Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Supplier / Material Identification and selection and support the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies in alignment with regional/global Category Managers.
• Develop SCM sourcing concepts, including number and type of suppliers needed, make-or-buy comparisons, cost scenarios, and new materials.
• Share sourcing concepts with relevant stakeholders, agree on actions, responsibilities, and deadlines.
• Work with Category Managers and Supplier Quality Engineers for supplier selection.
• Identify the need for new supplier developments for critical materials.
• Coordinate and implement sourcing strategies to identify, analyze, evaluate, audit, and monitor suppliers.
• Conduct all SCM activities for goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Contract management and adapt the corporate contractual framework to local business needs.
• Recommend frame agreements to management and execute upon approval.
• Bid and Proposal support bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information.
• Strategic sourcing activities and Plan, initialize, and monitor strategic sourcing activities for projects, new product developments, early involvement of key suppliers, and design to cost aspects.
• Leverage the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) process, Initiate and improve operational Excellence & Supplier Performance.
• Manage Supplier Performance Evaluation (SPE) results and cost targets in new developments.
• Supplier Relationship Management and managing relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and compliance with contractual terms.
• Oversee supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolve performance issues.
• Internal Stakeholder Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as engineering, planning, and fulfillment to secure material availability in production. Apply standards on health, safety, environment, and business ethics within operational work, contract management, and negotiations.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in Engineering, Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.
• Results orientation with proven implementation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and persuade.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently daily.
• Compliance and ethics oriented.
• Flexibility to travel up to 15%.
• Preferred: CPSM or PMP certifications, SAP Experience, Documentation Management Systems, Power BI, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Procurement Manager - HV Overseas Suppliers page is loaded Procurement Manager - HV Overseas Suppliers Apply locations Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 10, 2025 (28 days left to apply) job requisition id R0099686

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The opportunity

To build You as a Senior Buyer will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Implement and adhere to SupplyChain Management (SCM) strategies , and follow-ups in factoriesto ensure material availability, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness. Lead the procurement process for defined material groups, achieving timely availability, cost savings, quality, and service level objectives. Support the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies, and manage supplier
performance to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.

How you’ll make an impact

• SCM Practice Implementation and support the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of SCM practices, such as Strategic Sourcing, Process & Excellence, Risk Management, Supply Base Management & Quality.

• Design and implement plans for local sources to reach business targets. Support regional and global sourcing initiatives as required.

• Drive the implementation of global SCM initiatives and monitor performance and global SCM Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Supplier / Material Identification and selection and support the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies in alignment with regional/global Category Managers.

• Develop SCM sourcing concepts, including number and type of suppliers needed, make-or-buy comparisons, cost scenarios, and new materials.

• Share sourcing concepts with relevant stakeholders, agree on actions, responsibilities, and deadlines.

• Work with Category Managers and Supplier Quality Engineers for supplier selection.

• Identify the need for new supplier developments for critical materials.

• Coordinate and implement sourcing strategies to identify, analyze, evaluate, audit, and monitor suppliers.

• Conduct all SCM activities for goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Contract management and adapt the corporate contractual framework to local business needs.

• Recommend frame agreements to management and execute upon approval.

• Bid and Proposal support bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information.

• Strategic sourcing activities and Plan, initialize, and monitor strategic sourcing activities for projects, new product developments, early involvement of key suppliers, and design to cost aspects.

• Leverage the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) process, Initiate and improve operational Excellence & Supplier Performance.

• Manage Supplier Performance Evaluation (SPE) results and cost targets in new developments.

• Supplier Relationship Management and managing relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and compliance with contractual terms.

• Oversee supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolve performance issues.

• Internal Stakeholder Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as engineering, planning, and fulfillment to secure material availability in production. Apply standards on health, safety, environment, and business ethics within operational work, contract management, and negotiations.

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum 10 years of working experience in Engineering, Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management.

• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.

• Results orientation with proven implementation skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and persuade.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently daily.

• Compliance and ethics oriented.

• Flexibility to travel up to 15%.

• Preferred: CPSM or PMP certifications, SAP Experience, Documentation Management Systems, Power BI, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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• SCM Practice Implementation and support the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of SCM practices, such as Strategic Sourcing, Process & Excellence, Risk Management, Supply Base Management & Quality.
• Design and implement plans for local sources to reach business targets. Support regional and global sourcing initiatives as required.
• Drive the implementation of global SCM initiatives and monitor performance and global SCM Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Supplier / Material Identification and selection and support the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies in alignment with regional/global Category Managers.
• Develop SCM sourcing concepts, including number and type of suppliers needed, make-or-buy comparisons, cost scenarios, and new materials.
• Share sourcing concepts with relevant stakeholders, agree on actions, responsibilities, and deadlines.
• Work with Category Managers and Supplier Quality Engineers for supplier selection.
• Identify the need for new supplier developments for critical materials.
• Coordinate and implement sourcing strategies to identify, analyze, evaluate, audit, and monitor suppliers.
• Conduct all SCM activities for goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Contract management and adapt the corporate contractual framework to local business needs.
• Recommend frame agreements to management and execute upon approval.
• Bid and Proposal support bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information.
• Strategic sourcing activities and Plan, initialize, and monitor strategic sourcing activities for projects, new product developments, early involvement of key suppliers, and design to cost aspects.
• Leverage the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) process, Initiate and improve operational Excellence & Supplier Performance.
• Manage Supplier Performance Evaluation (SPE) results and cost targets in new developments.
• Supplier Relationship Management and managing relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and compliance with contractual terms.
• Oversee supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolve performance issues.
• Internal Stakeholder Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as engineering, planning, and fulfillment to secure material availability in production. Apply standards on health, safety, environment, and business ethics within operational work, contract management, and negotiations.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in Engineering, Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.
• Results orientation with proven implementation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and persuade.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently daily.
• Compliance and ethics oriented.
• Flexibility to travel up to 15%.
• Preferred: CPSM or PMP certifications, SAP Experience, Documentation Management Systems, Power BI, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

We’re Hiring – Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to oversee our procurement operations. The ideal candidate will ensure that the company's purchasing needs are met efficiently and with the appropriate quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

️ Oversee all purchasing operations to ensure the company’s needs are met effectively and with high quality.

️ Identify purchasing strategies and select suitable suppliers to align with company goals.

️ Negotiate prices and terms to secure the best value for costs incurred.

️ Sign contracts and ensure suppliers adhere to agreed-upon terms.

️ Develop purchasing policies and oversee their implementation across the organization.

️ Ensure compliance with company regulations and local and international laws.

️ Lead and direct the procurement team, distributing tasks effectively among team members.

️ Provide reports on procurement performance to senior management.

️ Offer recommendations for enhancing purchasing processes.

Qualifications:

️ Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

️ Proven experience in procurement and supply chain management.

️ Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management.

️ Excellent leadership and team management abilities.

️ Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.

️ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills:

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Project management skills to oversee multiple initiatives.

Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.

Familiarity with supply chain management software (Microsoft Dynamics 365)

Understanding of inventory management principles and practices.

Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs.

Conflict resolution skills to manage supplier relationships effectively.

This position works out of our (Jeddah Office) in the Established Pharmaceutical Division where we are committed to bringing the benefits of our trusted medicines to more people in the world’s fastest-growing countries. Our broad portfolio of high-quality and differentiated branded generic medicines reaches across multiple therapeutic areas including gastroenterology, women's health, cardiometabolic, pain management / central nervous system, and respiratory.

As the Saudi Arabia Supply Chain Manager, you’ll work closely with commercial team, regulatory, quality, finance & operations teams / departments, as well as third party logistics, cluster, area & global colleagues in the EPD division.

What You’ll Do :

• Partner with affiliate Leadership team to drive sales, growth and margin improvement
• Responsible for developing and implementing country supply chain strategies supporting all financial, operational, quality and regulatory aspects
• Build up and maintain supply chain country strategic roadmap, ensure that processes meet and reflect EPD overall expectations
• Responsible for implementing all Supply Chain planning policies : procedures and practices in the market.
• Responsible for driving supply chain effectiveness, with full accountability on E2E SC process.
• Key contributor in Biosimilars localization projects evaluation and implementation.
• Work with TPM leader on TPM selection, capacity reservation to ensure supply security.
• Partner with TPMs to ensure supply security while building a strong relationship with internal & external stakeholders.
• Monitor stock levels of APIs & bulk items at TPMs to avoid out-of-stock situations and ensure safety stocks are maintained.
• Regularly monitor shipments to ensure on-time delivery of materials from APO to TPMs.
• Plan and optimize the monthly supply replenishment : Monthly planning of production orders & updating the replenishment plan on SAP, ensuring alignment with business objectives, demand forecast, and inventory strategies for all products (API, finished products & bulk items).
• Monitor demand changes to ensure supply plans are realistic, adequate and includes contingency plans in such a challenging environment.
• Supply Review and Communication : Lead the monthly supply review and share updates with concerned departments.
• Lead all communications with Planning Centers & supply planners as the main operating link with the Commercial Affiliate.
• Backorder Management : Weekly backorder reporting and follow-up with planners for BO resolution.
• Coordination with RA Department : on annual importation plans, special import permits, and artwork changes to ensure supply is uninterrupted.
• Tender business : Supply Planning to ensure timely deliveries under strict authorities, penalty risk.
• Ensure Safety-stocks are adequate to avoid stockout or expiries & align with concerned departments like Finance, Trade and Operations to meet cash flow goal.
• DI Management : Partner with commercial, Demand and finance teams on Distressed inventory forecasting and monitoring, mitigation of risks ex : communication of short dated stocks to mitigate write offs.
• Inventory Reconciliation : Manage inventory levels and stock reconciliations by ensuring system parameters are correctly set up.
• Acts as a key business partner with commercial team to ensure a cost effective & agile supply chain is maintained, ex : freight mode, warehousing, container utilization, discontinuation initiatives, change of source, MOQ revision, ….
• Support in monthly LBE achievement, proactively highlights risks & provide gap mitigation recommendations.
• Provide shipment plan to APO in M-1 to secure containers booking and align on risk / opportunities and Weekly Call alignment on progress.
• Monitor Supply Chain Indicators and metrics to measure TPMs performance (On-time In-full, Supply Adherence, Capacity Constraints) in accordance with SOPs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels to achieve organizational goals
• Accountable on compliance with applicable audit and divisional policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Statistics, Pharmacy or Business Administration.
• 10-12 years’ experience in the Supply chain field with Minimum 3 years of managerial experience
• Strong experience in Supply Planning & logistics
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication & leadership skills
• Proactive internal and external stakeholder communication, coordination and collaboration
• Ability to work efficiently in complex and deadline-driven operations, not losing focus on accuracy and quality
• Analytical and Problem-solving skills.
• Highly Experienced in presenting to senior management.
• Advanced Excel and database skill is a must
• SAP knowledge & experience is a plus

The Supply Chain Manager will be based in Riyadh in Nextracker office. In this position, you will report to the Supply Chain Director . Nextracker is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Saudi Arabia to develop and manage its local supply chain as local supply is highly strategic.

The Sourcing department is responsible for driving the Total Cost of Ownership through deploying category/region/supplier-specific strategies and establishing strategic relationships with core suppliers.

He/She will also be responsible for ensuring proper planning and correct execution of contracts through raw material planning, capacity management and demand review. He/She will also provide local KSA support to the Supply Chain Operations team by performing suppliers expediting activities (including shop expediting, as needed) as well as logistic support activities.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Passionate drive to innovate and create
• Integrity to the core
• Enthusiastic customer focus
• Consistent interactive teamwork
• Desire for continuous improvement and top performance
• Organized and structured

Here is a glimpse of what you ll do

• Understand technical and economic requirements of the products as well as specific project needs
• Support a local sourcing strategy to optimize the cost/quality of the products and meet the necessary requirements, aligned with regional project demands and corporate sourcing goals.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain Operations and Saudi leadership team to review and align demand trends and specific project requirements.
• Source best in class local suppliers. Identify, evaluate, and onboard best-in-class local suppliers in the steel manufacturing and other sectors, as required to support the business needs.)
• Negotiate, close and manage Master Supply Agreements in line with the sourcing strategy
• Establish and maintain executive level relationship with key stakeholders of the value chain in KSA with special focus on steel commodity
• Follow project specific delivery requirements including material planning, capacity analysis, supplier allocation, weekly delivery reviews with local suppliers and conduct site visits and shop expediting to ensure local suppliers on time delivery.
• Analyze markets and perform supplier screening and qualification
• Prepare and manage Requests for Quotation (RFQs)
• Assess supplier performance on a quarterly basis, champion supplier performance management, conduct regular evaluations, site visits, and feedback reviews
• Visit frequently suppliers and keep track of execution performance
• Work in close collaboration with the Supply Chain Operations team and provide them with local support/representation, as needed.

Here is some of what you ll need (required)

• Advanced Negotiation skills
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracts in KSA
• Experience in compliance with local KSA regulations (e.g., IKTVA, localization goals)
• Experience with Saudi steel manufacturers in particular flat steel mills, tubing and stamping companies, service centers and galvanizing companies.
• Solid structuring and analytical skills to keep track of multiple projects and vendors, in an international and multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to report and present a strategy at executive level
• Advanced communication skills (written and verbal)
• Fluent oral and written communications at least in English and Arabic
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills as a significant part of the team and suppliers are remote
• Results orientated and demonstrated ability to think out of the box to drive results
• Ability to handle ambiguity and respond quickly and flexibly
• Autonomous
• Availability to travel on a regular basis

Here are a few of our preferred experiences

• Bachelor s degree in technical and/or business major.
• Minimum of 10-year experience in Saudi local supply chain, preferably with steel
• Experience working in a multicultural environment

Company Industry

• Power Generation
• Power Distribution
• Energy
• Nuclear Energy

Department / Functional Area

• Logistics
• Supply Chain

Keywords

• Supply Chain Manager

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Supply Chain Specialist | Saudi Arabia, Al Kharj

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 –

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 coordinate activities of Supply Chain Coordinator ensuring that they plan and control stock levels/availability of all materials and ingredients required for their designated portfolio within the CPP manufacturing environment. This will be achieved by using SAP and analyzing the required service levels/working capital budget and taking into consideration delivery lead times, seasonal constraints, available storage, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Supply Chain Coordinator tasks.
• Create SAP purchase requisitions for packaging and ingredients.
• Work with Purchasing to resolve supply issues and manage material plans.
• Control stock levels to stay within the Working Capital budget.
• Schedule deliveries with local suppliers, considering warehouse limits.
• Optimize Blow & Injection molding facility usage.
• Plan material run outs to reduce obsolete stock.
• Coordinate staff training with the Training team.
• Monitor and maintain staff efficiency and quality.
• Ensure SOP compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or related field
• 4+ years of MRP experience in a Supply Planning environment
• Experience in FMCG environment
• Fluent in English
• Highly proficient in MS Excel, including:

1. Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH
2. SUMIF, COUNTIF, WEEKNUM, DATE functions
3. Basic formulas (SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN

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.

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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, with reported net income of SAR 2.31 Billion on sales of SAR 20.97 Billion in 2024. For more details, please visit our website – .

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

To coordinate activities of the Supply Chain Coordinator, ensuring the planning and control of stock levels and availability of all materials and ingredients required for their designated portfolio within the CPP manufacturing environment. This will be achieved by using SAP, analyzing service levels and working capital budgets, and considering delivery lead times, seasonal constraints, available storage, etc.

• Oversee Supply Chain Coordinator tasks.
• Create SAP purchase requisitions for packaging and ingredients.
• Work with Purchasing to resolve supply issues and manage material plans.
• Control stock levels to stay within the Working Capital budget.
• Schedule deliveries with local suppliers, considering warehouse limits.
• Optimize Blow & Injection molding facility usage.
• Plan material run outs to reduce obsolete stock.
• Coordinate staff training with the Training team.
• Monitor and maintain staff efficiency and quality.
• Ensure SOP compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4+ years of MRP experience in a Supply Planning environment.
• Experience in FMCG environment.
• Highly proficient in MS Excel, including:
• SUMIF, COUNTIF, WEEKNUM, DATE functions.

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.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Supply Chain and Analyst
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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