Procurement Trainee - Supply Chain
Posted date [2026-08-06]
(ID: 49105)
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Job Description and Requirements
Procurement Trainee - Supply ChainJob Snapshot
Role: Procurement Trainee - Supply Chain
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Purchasing Procurement
Function: Purchasing
Experience: 0-1 year
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Procurement Trainee - Supply Chain role in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is an entry-level Purchasing Procurement opportunity for fresh graduates seeking practical experience in sourcing support, procurement documentation, supplier coordination, data analysis, and operational reporting. AECOM is hiring an enthusiastic graduate for its Tameer Program who can use Power BI and Microsoft Excel while developing a long-term career in procurement and supply chain operations.
Job Details
Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Riyadh
Industry: Purchasing Procurement
Function: Purchasing
Salary: 6000-9000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Riyadh; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
This graduate trainee position supports the daily procurement activities required to keep projects and business operations
properly supplied, documented, and monitored. The selected candidate will assist with purchase requests, supplier communication, record maintenance, dashboard reporting, and coordination between procurement teams and internal stakeholders.
Through the Tameer Program, the trainee will gain direct exposure to procurement workflows, supply chain controls, data-driven reporting, and process improvement. Accurate records and timely coordination in this role will help improve purchasing visibility, supplier responsiveness, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Support routine procurement and supply chain activities under the guidance of experienced team members.
* Assist in preparing purchase requests, procurement forms, reports, and supporting documentation.
* Maintain organized purchasing records and verify that procurement data is complete and accurate.
* Update procurement trackers, status reports, supplier records, and internal databases.
* Analyze procurement data and develop dashboards using Power BI.
* Use Microsoft Excel to organize information, review purchasing activity, and prepare operational reports.
* Coordinate with internal departments to obtain specifications, approvals, delivery information, and required documentation.
* Communicate with suppliers regarding requests, document submissions, order status, and other procurement matters.
* Help track purchase requests and ensure pending actions are followed up with the relevant stakeholders.
* Support the preparation of management reports covering procurement activity, performance, and outstanding items.
* Identify data inconsistencies and work with team members to correct procurement records.
* Contribute ideas that improve reporting quality, administrative efficiency, and procurement processes.
* Participate in team meetings and provide updates on assigned purchasing activities.
* Learn and apply company procurement procedures, approval requirements, and professional conduct standards.
* Complete assigned tasks accurately while meeting agreed timelines.
Ideal Profile
Applicants should hold a bachelor\'s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline and have no more than one year of professional experience. The position is suitable for recent graduates with academic projects, internships, or practical exposure to procurement, logistics, purchasing, or supply chain reporting.
Candidates must demonstrate knowledge or hands-on experience with Power BI dashboards and reporting. Good Microsoft Excel skills are also required, together with confidence working with structured data and business documentation.
The successful trainee will communicate clearly in written and spoken English, cooperate effectively with colleagues and suppliers, and show a genuine willingness to learn. Initiative, accuracy, curiosity, and dependable follow-through will be important in this fast-moving team environment.
Skills Set
* Procurement operations
* Supply chain support
* Purchase request preparation
* Procurement documentation
* Supplier coordination
* Stakeholder communication
* Procurement data analysis
* Power BI dashboards
* Microsoft Excel
* Microsoft Office
* Data accuracy
* Record management
* Procurement reporting
* Purchase tracking
* Process improvement
* Administrative coordination
* English communication
* Team collaboration
* Time management
* Attention to detail
Why Join Us
The Tameer Program offers fresh graduates a practical route into procurement and supply chain work within a major international infrastructure organization. The trainee will gain experience with purchasing processes, supplier coordination, business reporting, and data visualization rather than being limited to observation or classroom learning.
AECOM provides exposure to multidisciplinary projects, experienced procurement professionals, modern reporting tools, and structured professional development. This position can create a strong foundation for future growth into procurement analysis, sourcing, supplier management, contract support, or wider supply chain responsibilities.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering planning, design, engineering, environmental, program management, and construction management services. Its teams support public- and private-sector clients across buildings, transportation, water, energy, and environmental projects while developing sustainable and resilient solutions.
Through the Tameer Program, the trainee will gain direct exposure to procurement workflows, supply chain controls, data-driven reporting, and process improvement. Accurate records and timely coordination in this role will help improve purchasing visibility, supplier responsiveness, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Support routine procurement and supply chain activities under the guidance of experienced team members.
* Assist in preparing purchase requests, procurement forms, reports, and supporting documentation.
* Maintain organized purchasing records and verify that procurement data is complete and accurate.
* Update procurement trackers, status reports, supplier records, and internal databases.
* Analyze procurement data and develop dashboards using Power BI.
* Use Microsoft Excel to organize information, review purchasing activity, and prepare operational reports.
* Coordinate with internal departments to obtain specifications, approvals, delivery information, and required documentation.
* Communicate with suppliers regarding requests, document submissions, order status, and other procurement matters.
* Help track purchase requests and ensure pending actions are followed up with the relevant stakeholders.
* Support the preparation of management reports covering procurement activity, performance, and outstanding items.
* Identify data inconsistencies and work with team members to correct procurement records.
* Contribute ideas that improve reporting quality, administrative efficiency, and procurement processes.
* Participate in team meetings and provide updates on assigned purchasing activities.
* Learn and apply company procurement procedures, approval requirements, and professional conduct standards.
* Complete assigned tasks accurately while meeting agreed timelines.
Ideal Profile
Applicants should hold a bachelor\'s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline and have no more than one year of professional experience. The position is suitable for recent graduates with academic projects, internships, or practical exposure to procurement, logistics, purchasing, or supply chain reporting.
Candidates must demonstrate knowledge or hands-on experience with Power BI dashboards and reporting. Good Microsoft Excel skills are also required, together with confidence working with structured data and business documentation.
The successful trainee will communicate clearly in written and spoken English, cooperate effectively with colleagues and suppliers, and show a genuine willingness to learn. Initiative, accuracy, curiosity, and dependable follow-through will be important in this fast-moving team environment.
Skills Set
* Procurement operations
* Supply chain support
* Purchase request preparation
* Procurement documentation
* Supplier coordination
* Stakeholder communication
* Procurement data analysis
* Power BI dashboards
* Microsoft Excel
* Microsoft Office
* Data accuracy
* Record management
* Procurement reporting
* Purchase tracking
* Process improvement
* Administrative coordination
* English communication
* Team collaboration
* Time management
* Attention to detail
Why Join Us
The Tameer Program offers fresh graduates a practical route into procurement and supply chain work within a major international infrastructure organization. The trainee will gain experience with purchasing processes, supplier coordination, business reporting, and data visualization rather than being limited to observation or classroom learning.
AECOM provides exposure to multidisciplinary projects, experienced procurement professionals, modern reporting tools, and structured professional development. This position can create a strong foundation for future growth into procurement analysis, sourcing, supplier management, contract support, or wider supply chain responsibilities.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering planning, design, engineering, environmental, program management, and construction management services. Its teams support public- and private-sector clients across buildings, transportation, water, energy, and environmental projects while developing sustainable and resilient solutions.
