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Procurement Excellence Manager

Procurement Excellence Manager

Basamh GroupJeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia
15 hours ago
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Description :

At Basamh Group, our mission is to grow people and companies by empowering individuals and fostering collaborative relationships to achieve sustainable success. Backed by over 75 years of experience, we’ve built a strong, consumer-centric ecosystem serving the MEA region. Our excellence in distribution is driven by Basamh Trading Company (BTC) in retail and Specialized Food Services (SFS) in HORECA. GoodyCo leads our efforts in marketing and brand building, while Thokoman Foods anchors our manufacturing capabilities.

Guided by our core values of true ownership, passion to grow, transparency and family spirit, we are committed to establishing long-term partnerships with our people and all those we work with. We aim to strengthen our network, uplift our communities, and build a legacy of homegrown success stories that inspire the leaders of tomorrow.

Job Overview

To lead and oversee procurement reporting, analytics, and governance by providing strategic insights, ensuring contract and compliance integrity, driving process improvements, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. The role acts as a control point for transparency, efficiency, and risk management in procurement operations while supporting leadership decision-making, enabling supplier performance optimization, and ensuring the department consistently delivers value to the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1- Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

  • Design, standardize, and continuously improve procurement processes, workflows, and policies to enhance efficiency and compliance.
  • Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks to improve procurement cycle times and quality of service delivery.
  • Benchmark against industry standards to introduce innovative procurement practices.

2- Strategic Enablement

  • Support category managers and sourcing teams with frameworks, templates, and methodologies for strategic sourcing.Conduct spend analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and improved value delivery.
  • Provide market intelligence and insights to strengthen sourcing strategies.

    • 3- Systems & Digital Enablement

  • Drive the adoption and optimization of procurement systems, tools, and digital platforms.
  • Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to ensure procurement systems are user-friendly, efficient, and integrated with ERP / finance systems.
  • Monitor system usage and compliance, ensuring data quality and accuracy.

    • 4- Data, Reporting & Analytics

  • Develop procurement dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics to monitor procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Conduct data analysis to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities in procurement performance.
  • Provide actionable insights to support business decisions and supplier negotiations.

    • 5- Supplier Performance & Value Tracking

  • Establish frameworks and tools for supplier performance monitoring, including scorecards and performance reviews.
  • Support category teams in evaluating supplier performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Track and report on realized savings, value delivery, and total cost of ownership.

    • 6- People Management

  • Set clear performance objectives, offer necessary support, and regularly evaluate and provide feedback on direct reports’ performance.
  • Actively participate in the identification and recruitment of key talent for the function.
  • Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and monitor workflow.
  • Create opportunities for team members to contribute to improvement, innovation, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

    • Minimum Requirements

  • 4 – 7 years of relevant experience in procurement and intelligence analysis roles, preferably in FMCG or similar high-velocity sectors.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or related field (Mandatory)
  • Strong understanding of procurement processes and policies
  • Strong leadership and coaching abilities with a track record of developing team members

    • Working Environment

    At Basamh Group, we pride ourselves on attracting talented individuals by offering dynamic and rewarding professional opportunities that inspire growth and innovation. We are deeply committed to fostering a culture of growth by supporting continuous development through hands-on learning, comprehensive online resources, interactive training, and personalized coaching. Guided by our core value of family spirit, we cultivate an environment where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We ensure our people contribute to our collective success while finding fulfillment and pride in being part of the Basamh Group family.

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