6 Vendor Relations jobs in Saudi Arabia

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Amazon, one the world’s leaders in e-commerce, is expanding its Retail business and looking for a smart and ambitious Manager, MVR Vendor Manager based in Riyadh to enable new partnerships with vendors aiming at integrating their product portfolio into Amazon websites.

Come and experience a company that reinvents itself every day and immerse yourself in an environment that is fast-paced, expanding and continuously inventing new efficiencies to offer great opportunities for our customers and for you!

Operating in a fast-moving and often ambiguous environment you will have full responsibility for achieving business objectives. You will need to engage in projects that will drive business growth and help shape the future of Amazon Retail in MENA. We expect that you can work autonomously, think both strategically and tactically, and take full control and responsibility for achieving your goals.

Key job responsibilities
Your objectives will be to build the best possible selection for our customers with the development of partnerships with new vendors. Your job will consist of managing a team prospecting, assessing, recruiting and integrating vendors for Amazon marketplaces.

You will manage a team of Mass Vendor Recruiters: drive the team performance, monitor individual objectives and evaluate performances.

Be a business consultant to new vendors and provide insights and advice for them, being able to deal with different business profiles and sectors.

Help new vendors to integrate their catalogue data into Amazon platform, master Amazon’s internal tools and train vendors on how to use these tools.

Plan, conduct, deliver, and report analyses to understand the performance of recruited vendors

Help to develop and improve recruiting and on-boarding processes, assist in removing any technical blockers and identifying technical improvement areas

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– Bachelor’s degree
– Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software
– 6+ years of digital advertising and client facing roles with a focus on data analysis experience
– Experience analyzing data and best practices to assess performance drivers
– Experience influencing internal and external stakeholders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– 2+ years of mentoring, leading and coaching experience

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ASMO is a groundbreaking joint venture between DHL and Saudi Aramco. Inheriting DHL’s logistics excellence and Saudi Aramco’s extensive supply chain ecosystem, we are here to set a new benchmark and redefine the procurement and supply chain landscape, enabling growth.

ASMO aims to be operational in 2025 and provide reliable end-to-end integrated procurement and supply chain services for companies across the industrial, energy, chemical, and petrochemical sectors. Our focus customers in the short term will be Saudi Aramco and its Affiliates. In the long term, all the industrial sectors within Saudi Arabia aim to reach the MENA region.

Objective:

The Supplier Management Analyst primary responsibility is to manage and enhance supplier relationships, execute supplier assessments, and support the implementation of procurement strategies within his/her designated category. The role holder will play a critical role in ensuring supplier performance improvements and supply chain efficiency.

General Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, acting as a liaison between ASMO and its suppliers to ensure smooth communication and cooperation.
• Collaborate with commodity technical experts to conduct supplier assessments based on technical specifications, quality requirements, and performance evaluations.
• Work closely with suppliers to identify areas of improvement and develop action plans to enhance their performance, including quality, delivery, and cost-effectiveness.
• Support supplier development initiatives to ensure that suppliers meet ASMO's standards and expectations.
• Assist the category teams in implementing procurement strategies and initiatives within your designated category.
• Utilize data and performance metrics to monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to supplier assessments and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure that suppliers adhere to contractual agreements and terms.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or equivalent from a recognized and accredited university is required.
• 5 years’ experience in the same Field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written English

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The organization is a flagship giga project under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative, aiming to create a world-class entertainment, cultural and lifestyle destination. As a multibillion-dollar project, it will encompass vast infrastructure development, hospitality, retail and service sectors, which requires effective and large scale management of supplier relationships and supply chain risks.

The Assistant Manager - SRM will support the implementation of the organization's SRM strategic and operational agenda. This comprises finding and meeting strategic suppliers and partners. As well as onboarding suppliers, ensuring complete and up-to-date documentation, acting as the organization's point-of-contact to the suppliers, providing internal stakeholders with intelligence available on registered suppliers, and tracking supplier performance metrics across all projects within the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

• Supplier Relationship Management:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure alignment with business objectives and service-level expectations
• Scout the market to find reputable partners for key bids and tenders
• Support the SRM Manager and Director in organization and meetings with key suppliers
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers, ensuring effective communication and timely issue resolution
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs (e.g., quality, delivery, compliance) and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align supplier capabilities with business needs and project goals
• Conduct regular supplier evaluations and risk assessments to identify concerns and recommend mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support seamless project execution
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, ethical standards, and sustainability goals
• Maintain accurate and current supplier records and documentation
• Conduct market research to identify and evaluate potential new vendors
• Supplier Performance Metrics Oversight:
• Conduct detailed performance analyses to measure supplier outputs against key performance indicators (KPIs), including quality, delivery timelines, cost efficiency, and compliance
• Support the development and delivery of supplier performance reports, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Participate in regular supplier performance reviews and audits to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and established service standards
• Team Management, Learning & Development
• Oversee and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support to encourage professional development and knowledge-sharing
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture within the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team
• Contribute to capability building by supporting training initiatives and fostering continuous learning across the function
  
  

• 6+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or supply chain operations
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Preferred: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
• Experience with KSA regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and address risks effectively
• Proven track record of managing supplier relationships and improving supplier performance
• Fluency in English is required, with proficiency in Arabic highly desirable
• Understanding of the local cultural and business landscape in Saudi Arabia through work experience in the region preferred

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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The organization is a flagship giga project under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative, aiming to create a world-class entertainment, cultural and lifestyle destination. As a multibillion-dollar project, it will encompass vast infrastructure development, hospitality, retail and service sectors, which requires effective and large scale management of supplier relationships and supply chain risks.

The Assistant Manager - SRM will support the implementation of the organization's SRM strategic and operational agenda. This comprises finding and meeting strategic suppliers and partners. As well as onboarding suppliers, ensuring complete and up-to-date documentation, acting as the organization's point-of-contact to the suppliers, providing internal stakeholders with intelligence available on registered suppliers, and tracking supplier performance metrics across all projects within the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

• Supplier Relationship Management:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure alignment with business objectives and service-level expectations
• Scout the market to find reputable partners for key bids and tenders
• Support the SRM Manager and Director in organization and meetings with key suppliers
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers, ensuring effective communication and timely issue resolution
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs (e.g., quality, delivery, compliance) and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align supplier capabilities with business needs and project goals
• Conduct regular supplier evaluations and risk assessments to identify concerns and recommend mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support seamless project execution
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, ethical standards, and sustainability goals
• Maintain accurate and current supplier records and documentation
• Conduct market research to identify and evaluate potential new vendors
• Supplier Performance Metrics Oversight:
• Conduct detailed performance analyses to measure supplier outputs against key performance indicators (KPIs), including quality, delivery timelines, cost efficiency, and compliance
• Support the development and delivery of supplier performance reports, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Participate in regular supplier performance reviews and audits to ensure adherence to contractual obligations and established service standards
• Team Management, Learning & Development
• Oversee and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support to encourage professional development and knowledge-sharing
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-driven culture within the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team
• Contribute to capability building by supporting training initiatives and fostering continuous learning across the function
  
  

• 6+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or supply chain operations
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Preferred: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
• Experience with KSA regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and address risks effectively
• Proven track record of managing supplier relationships and improving supplier performance
• Fluency in English is required, with proficiency in Arabic highly desirable
• Understanding of the local cultural and business landscape in Saudi Arabia through work experience in the region preferred

• Seniority level Associate

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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