Summary
Dkhoon Emirates is hiring an Assistant Procurement Manager in Riyadh to lead sourcing, supplier relationships, negotiations, and the full procurement cycle. The role covers cost optimization, supplier performance, supply continuity, risk planning, and coordination with departments including Production, Warehouse, Finance, Sales, and Quality. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 10+ years of progressive procurement experience, strong knowledge of the Saudi market, and experience with procurement systems and Microsoft Excel. Experience in perfumes, fragrances, cosmetics, FMCG, manufacturing, or retail is preferred.
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🚨 We’re Hiring | Assistant Procurement Manager – KSA
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and execute procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Manage and develop local and international supplier relationships.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers for raw materials, packaging, finished products, equipment, and other requirements.
- Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, MOQ, delivery schedules, and agreements.
- Drive cost-saving and cost-optimization initiatives.
- Monitor supplier performance, quality, pricing, and delivery.
- Oversee the complete procurement cycle from sourcing and negotiation through delivery and payment.
- Identify supply risks and develop alternative sourcing and contingency plans.
- Ensure uninterrupted availability of critical materials in coordination with Planning and Warehouse teams.
- Analyze market trends, supplier quotations, pricing, and purchasing opportunities.
- Act as a key escalation point for procurement and supplier-related issues.
- Resolve complex purchasing, quality, delivery, and supply problems.
- Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Finance, Sales, Quality, and other departments.
- Support procurement budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
- Maintain strong knowledge of the Saudi supplier and procurement market.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and applicable Saudi regulations.
- Contribute to improving procurement processes, supplier performance, lead times, and overall supply chain efficiency.
Requirements :
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive procurement experience.
- Strong experience in the Saudi Arabian market.
- Previous experience in perfumes, fragrances, cosmetics, FMCG, manufacturing, retail, or a related industry is highly preferred.
- Strong experience in supplier management and commercial negotiations.
- Proven ability to manage strategic sourcing and the full procurement cycle.
- Experience with both local and international suppliers.
- Strong analytical, commercial, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of procurement systems / ERP and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to take ownership, make decisions, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
We’re Looking For Someone Who Can:
✔️ Think and operate at a Managerial level
✔️ Lead procurement activities and supplier relationships
✔️ Drive negotiations and cost savings
✔️ Solve complex procurement and supply issues
✔️ Build and manage a strong supplier network
✔️ Ensure supply continuity and operational efficiency
✔️ Take ownership and make timely business decisions