Assistant Purchase Manager

SADAFCO, one of the leading food and beverage manufacturers in the Kingdom, is hiring an Assistant Purchase Manager at its Jeddah, Saudi Arabia office. This full-time, mid-career opportunity is ideal for procurement professionals with a strong FMCG background who enjoy negotiation, planning, and supplier management. The salary for this Assistant Purchase Manager Saudi Arabia vacancy has not been specified.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing plans and supplier selection for C-class raw and packaging material SKUs.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, order quantities, freight charges, and delivery lead times with vendors.
• Deliver cost-saving initiatives that measurably reduce procurement spend.
• Translate production plans into material requirement plans, maintain MRP parameters, generate reports, and raise purchase orders.
• Resolve urgent material shortages and troubleshoot MRP or delivery bottlenecks.
• Float and evaluate supplier quotations (RFIs/RFQs) supported by comparative cost analysis.
• Issue purchase orders on time using correct economic order quantities and expedite deliveries to the factory.
• Ensure shipping documents are accurate and received on schedule, coordinating with customs clearance teams on regulatory updates.
• Prepare annual material plans, forecasts, and procurement budgets.
• Track inventory levels and clear logistics or warehouse bottlenecks.
• Maintain the supplier database, monitor new product developments, and develop alternate sources of supply.
• Execute supplier contracts, keep complete purchasing records, and nurture strong vendor relationships.
• Produce monthly reports covering savings, consumption, orders, and receipts.

Requirements

• University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering; CIPS or CIPP certification is a plus.
• At least 5 years of procurement experience in the FMCG industry.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Sound understanding of supply chain processes and material planning.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and decision-making skills.
• Proven negotiation and vendor management ability.
• High integrity and work ethics, with the ability to perform under pressure.
• Clear communication, presentation, and reporting skills.
• A proactive, collaborative team player.

Salary & Benefits

The official posting does not disclose a salary figure for this role. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the compensation package during the hiring process.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply for this Assistant Purchase Manager Saudi Arabia opening directly through the official SADAFCO careers portal using the apply link on this page. As the listing was published today, early applications are encouraged.

• Manage sourcing plans and supplier selection for C-class raw and packaging material SKUs.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, order quantities, freight charges, and delivery lead times with vendors.
• Deliver cost-saving initiatives that measurably reduce procurement spend.
• Translate production plans into material requirement plans, maintain MRP parameters, generate reports, and raise purchase orders.
• Resolve urgent material shortages and troubleshoot MRP or delivery bottlenecks.
• Float and evaluate supplier quotations (RFIs/RFQs) supported by comparative cost analysis.
• Issue purchase orders on time using correct economic order quantities and expedite deliveries to the factory.
• Ensure shipping documents are accurate and received on schedule, coordinating with customs clearance teams on regulatory updates.
• Prepare annual material plans, forecasts, and procurement budgets.
• Track inventory levels and clear logistics or warehouse bottlenecks.
• Maintain the supplier database, monitor new product developments, and develop alternate sources of supply.
• Execute supplier contracts, keep complete purchasing records, and nurture strong vendor relationships.
• Produce monthly reports covering savings, consumption, orders, and receipts.

• University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering; CIPS or CIPP certification is a plus.
• At least 5 years of procurement experience in the FMCG industry.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Sound understanding of supply chain processes and material planning.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and decision-making skills.
• Proven negotiation and vendor management ability.
• High integrity and work ethics, with the ability to perform under pressure.
• Clear communication, presentation, and reporting skills.
• A proactive, collaborative team player.

• University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering.
• CIPS or CIPP certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in the FMCG industry.
• Fluent English (written and spoken); Arabic is a plus.
• ERP system experience and strong Microsoft Office skills.

• The official posting does not disclose a salary figure for this role
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the compensation package during the hiring process.