Role SummaryContract Type: Freelance
Contract Duration: ASAP until 28 February 2027
Location: Riyadh
We are looking for a Procurement & Finance Operations Specialist to support procurement and financial operations for a major project in Riyadh. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing procurement activities, supporting budget control, reviewing vendor contracts, and ensuring accurate and timely invoice and payment processing.
This role requires someone with strong attention to detail, solid commercial awareness, and hands-on experience across the procurement lifecycle and finance operations
Key Responsibilities
- * Manage and support the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from tendering and sourcing through vendor evaluation and contract award.
- Coordinate procurement activities across multiple vendors and stakeholders.
- Support budget control, expenditure tracking, and procurement-related financial reporting.
- Review and manage vendor contracts, agreements, and commercial terms.
- Support the management of multi-vendor agreements and ensure compliance with agreed contractual terms.
- Conduct vendor evaluation and assist with the assessment and selection of suppliers.
- Review purchase orders, invoices, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Perform invoice verification and reconciliation against contracts, purchase orders, and delivery documentation.
- Coordinate and support payment processing and follow up on outstanding financial matters.
- Identify potential contractual, financial, and procurement risks and escalate issues where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate procurement and finance records and documentation.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, vendors, finance teams, and procurement teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth operations.
- Support audits and provide relevant procurement and financial documentation when required.
- Ensure procurement activities are conducted in accordance with project policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Required Skills* Practical experience with budget control and expenditure management.
* Experience managing and reviewing vendor contracts and multi-vendor agreements.
* Strong understanding of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including:
+ Tendering and sourcing
+ Vendor evaluation
+ Commercial assessment
+ Contract negotiation/support
+ Contract awarding
- Experience with invoice verification, reconciliation, and payment processing.
- Strong contract review and risk management skills.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-based environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and relevant procurement/finance systems.
Key Competencies
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Budget & Cost Control
- Contract Administration
- Invoice & Payment Management
- Financial Reconciliation
- Risk Management
- Commercial Awareness
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Stakeholder Management
Experience Requirement
- * 3+ years of relevant experience in procurement, finance operations, or a combination of both.
Location / Work ModeRiyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Additional NotesContract Type: Freelance
Contract Duration: ASAP until 28 February 2027
Location: Riyadh
