Senior Procurement & Category Manager (J26-011)

About This Role

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Agro-food sector

Employment Status: Valid Iqama required

Availability: ASAP

Role Overview

The Senior Procurement & 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

• Define and implement procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead category management for food products and related materials, including portfolio rationalization and value optimization.
• Manage supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and performance management.
• Design and optimize planograms, where applicable (retail or distribution environments).
• Drive cost optimization initiatives while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate closely with supply planning, operations, and logistics teams to ensure alignment across the value chain.
• Monitor supplier KPIs, supply risks, and market trends to proactively mitigate disruptions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and category management processes.

Required Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in procurement and/or category management, ideally within the food or FMCG sector.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management.
• Strong knowledge of food regulations, quality standards, and sourcing constraints.
• Experience in regional and/or international sourcing is a strong advantage.
• Excellent analytical capabilities and strategic thinking.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Strategic procurement and category leadership
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Supplier negotiation and risk management
• Market intelligence and cost analysis
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Data-driven decision-making Job Category: Agro-food Job Type: Management Job Location: Riyadh Saudi Arabia