ROLE DESCRIPTION
RISE is the GCC’s a leading independent sponsorship consultancy. With offices in Dubai, UAE and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (KSA), RISE specialises in providing data-driven, sustainable sponsorship services to some of the region’s leading brand and rights holder clients
Due to continued growth, RISE is seeking to expand the team in our Riyadh office through the appointment of a Procurement Specialist.
The successful candidate will work as part of the RISE Professional Services team, playing a lead role in procurement and working closely with our client deliver, business development and finance teams.
ROLE RESPOSIBILITIES
Procurement coordination
- Liaise with internal teams and project leads to understand procurement needs
- Coordinate with external procurement functions and finance departments to ensure compliance and a streamlined and efficient procurement process
- Manage supplier onboarding and maintain accurate vendor records.
Government procurement systems
Navigate and utilise Saudi government procurement platformsPrepare and submit tenders, quotations, and documentation as per KSA government requirements.Monitor procurement regulations and ensure compliance with relevant public sector policies.Payment and contract follow-up
Track and follow up on outstanding payments with clients and vendors.Coordinate contract execution, invoice submission, and payment processing in collaboration with financeMaintain accurate logs of contract lifecycle and payment milestones.Project support and project management
Support project teams with procurement-related tasks and deliverables.Develop and track procurement timelines and deliverables within project plans.Identify and escalate delays or issues to ensure timely resolution.ROLE REQUIREMENTS
We are looking for a proactive self starter, with a keen eye for details and the ability to manage procurement work streams, stakeholder relationships and wider projects.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field3 years + of experience in procurement or in a similar positionStrong familiarity with contract management and vendor coordinationIn-depth knowledge of the Saudi government procurement process and platformsExcellent project management skills and ability to work across functions.Refined project management skillsRefined communication skills, with the ability to manage complexity and multiple stakeholder relationshipsFluency in English and Arabic