Vendor Management Specialist Jobs 2026 – Saudi Arabia (Contract)

A well-established organization in Saudi Arabia is hiring a Vendor Management Specialist Jobs for facilities and entertainment operations. This is a contract-based Gulf job opportunity for professionals with strong vendor lifecycle management experience. SAP Ariba experience is mandatory for this role.

Job Information (Overview Table)

Vacant Position

• Vendor Management Specialist

Job Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the complete vendor lifecycle, including onboarding, evaluation, performance monitoring, and contract management. The role involves sourcing and onboarding vendors related to facilities management, events, entertainment production, and support services.

Responsibilities also include negotiating commercial terms, contracts, and service level agreements to ensure service quality and cost efficiency. The candidate will monitor vendor performance against KPIs, SLAs, and compliance standards while ensuring adherence to health, safety, security, and regulatory requirements.

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The role requires close coordination with internal stakeholders to align vendor services with operational schedules, events, and facility needs. Issue resolution, escalation management, accurate vendor documentation, budgeting support, spend analysis, and vendor performance reporting are key aspects of this position.

All vendor-related activities will be managed using SAP Ariba, including onboarding, sourcing, contract management, and performance monitoring.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in vendor management within facilities or entertainment sectors
• Strong contract negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing KPIs, SLAs, and compliance standards
• Ability to handle issue resolution and vendor escalations
• Experience in budgeting, cost control, and spend analysis
• Hands-on SAP Ariba experience (mandatory)

How to Apply

• Apply through the official recruitment or employer portal
• Ensure your CV clearly highlights SAP Ariba experience
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Incomplete or irrelevant applications may not be considered

Advantages of Joining This Role

• Exposure to large-scale facilities and entertainment operations
• Opportunity to work with international vendors
• Competitive compensation package
• Strong professional experience in SAP Ariba systems
• Career growth in vendor and facilities management

Disadvantages of This Role

• Contract-based position with limited job security
• High responsibility during events and peak operations
• Strict compliance and performance monitoring
• Possible long working hours during major activities

Important Note

This role strictly requires SAP Ariba experience. Candidates without practical SAP Ariba knowledge are advised not to apply.