Senior Buyer Cargo Procurement

<div><p>Riyadh Air (RX), headquartered in the Saudi Capital, is the new national airline that’s shaping the future of flying. It seeks to lead the aviation industry by transforming Saudi Arabia into a global aviation and trade hub – a digitally native airline that will connect the kingdom to more than 100 destinations.</p><h3>About The Role</h3><p>In this role, you will support Riyadh Air’s cargo procurement activities, focusing on sourcing and managing contracts for cargo warehouse handling, road feeder services, and other operational services across the airline’s global network.</p><p>You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, run competitive procurement processes such as RFQ, RFI, and RFP, and contribute to optimizing cost, quality, and operational efficiency. You will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>Collaborative by nature, you will work closely with Cargo, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and other teams to understand business needs, align procurement decisions with operational objectives, and support the delivery of reliable cargo operations. You will also participate in safety, health, and environmental initiatives and ensure that all tasks are carried out in accordance with Riyadh Air governance and corporate standards.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic environment and contribute to building a world‑class procurement function within Riyadh Air.</p><h3>About You</h3><p>Degree qualified, you will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in aviation procurement, cargo operations, or supply chain management within airlines, airport operations, or consulting environments.</p><p>You are expected to be familiar with airport operations, sourcing activities, and procurement processes, with strong analytical skills and proven experience in vendor management and negotiation. Proficiency in ERP systems such as Oracle and procurement software is required.</p><p>You have strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and the capability to operate in a fast‑paced and evolving environment. A willingness to travel when required is expected.</p><p>This is your opportunity to shape the future of air travel. Bring your best and show us why you can own this position within Riyadh Air.</p></div>#J-18808-Ljbffr