The Procurement Specialist at MDLBEAST is a pivotal role responsible for managing end-to-end procurement processes to meet the organization's business needs. This dynamic position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong commercial acumen and a dedication to compliance.
Manage the full procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle, ensuring accuracy and timeliness from Purchase Requisition to PO issuance or bill creation.
Identify and onboard new suppliers while nurturing relationships with existing vendors through market research and qualification practices.
Lead RFX processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP) by drafting documents, coordinating submissions, and facilitating evaluation committees.
Analyze commercial proposals, prepare comparative assessments, and provide recommendations for vendor selection.
Ensure adherence to procurement policies by challenging non-compliant requests and collaborating with stakeholders to address breaches.
Engage in commercial negotiations, clarify terms, and monitor vendor performance throughout contract lifecycles.
Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement activities with business objectives and budgetary constraints.
Maintain accurate procurement records in the ERP system and support category management initiatives.
Generate procurement reports and conduct spend analysis to drive informed decision-making and cost efficiencies.
Evaluate vendor proposals based on compliance, value, and quality considerations to recommend approvals or rejections.
Adapt seamlessly to changing priorities in a fast-paced, event-centric environment with multiple procurement activities.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
Professional fluency in Arabic and English required (written and spoken).
Procurement or Supply Chain certification (e.g., CIPP, CCMP, CIPS, CSCP, CPSM) is a plus.
2–3 years of hands-on procurement experience, preferably in a fast-paced or event-driven environment
Solid understanding of procurement fundamentals: sourcing strategies, tendering methods (open, restricted, sole source, framework), and contract types.
Proven experience running end-to-end RFX processes starting from scope drafting to bid evaluation and award recommendation.
Demonstrated P2P cycle experience from PR creation to PO issuance and invoice/bill processing.
Direct experience engaging with vendors and managing supplier relationships.
Category knowledge or prior specialization in a specific procurement category (e.g., production, logistics, IT, facilities, or events) is preferred.
Working knowledge of at least one ERP system (e.g., SAP, Odoo, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (data analysis, comparisons), Word (documentation), and PowerPoint (reporting and presentations).
Strong procurement best practices awareness and ethical judgement and being able to uphold procurement governance firmly and diplomatically.
Excellent negotiation and commercial acumen and being confident in challenging proposals and driving value.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail by being capable of reviewing complex proposals, contracts, and spend data.
Effective communicator and presenter that can engage confidently with vendors, end-users, and senior stakeholders.
Team player with the ability to work independently comfortable both collaborating across functions and owning tasks autonomously.
Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
Fast learner with a proactive, 'can-do' attitude and high-achiever spirit.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Must be approachable, professional, and solution-oriented in stakeholder interactions.
-Saudi Nationals Only
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MDLBEAST is a music entertainment company based in Saudi Arabia, known for organizing large-scale music festivals and events.