Purchasing Supervisor

Job Description: Purchasing Supervisor

Position Title: Purchasing Supervisor
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Experience 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 Summary

The 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 Responsibilities

Team Supervision & Workflow Management

• Lead 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 Management

• Evaluate 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 Operations

• Analyze 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 & Logistics

• Ensure 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.

Requirements

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: 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.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus