Assistant Manager - Supply Chain Risks

Qiddiya Investment Company 1; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company is building a flagship entertainment, cultural and lifestyle destination under Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia. The Assistant Manager – Supply Chain Risk will support the SRM & SCR team by identifying and mitigating supply chain risks across procurement categories, ensuring business continuity and governance alignment.

The role requires 7–10 years in SRM/supply chain, with strong analytics, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge of KSA regulations.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in Supplier Relationship Management and supply chain roles, ideally on large-scale projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, accounting, Law, Finance, Business, or related fields; MBA preferred.
• Certified certifications CPSM/CSCP/CPM are preferred.
• Experience with KSA regulatory requirements and Vision 2030 familiarity is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and address risks effectively.
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and aligning goals with strategy.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic proficiency is highly desirable.
• Experience in construction, real estate, or urban development projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential supply chain risks and assess likelihood and impact using risk frameworks (operational, financial, ESG, compliance, geopolitical, cybersecurity, capacity, concentration).
• Develop and maintain supplier risk profiles including risk scoring, dependency analysis, and critical supplier identification.
• Support implementation of mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure business continuity.
• Monitor external factors (regulatory changes, natural disasters, market trends) that could disrupt the supply chain.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide risk views and ERM governance dashboards.
• Collate information from business teams on supply chain needs and supplier risk performance to consolidate dependencies.
• Support awareness sessions to educate teams on reporting supplier/supply chain risks.

Skills

Risk assessment

Supplier risk profiling

Stakeholder engagement

Mentorship

Governance & reporting

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

English proficiency

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Supply Chain/related fields

MBA or other advanced degree

CPSM/CSCP/CPM certifications (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

The organization is a flagship Giga project under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative, aiming to create a world-class entertainment, cultural and lifestyle destination. As a multibillion-dollar project, it will encompass vast infrastructure development, hospitality, and retail and service sectors, which requires effective and large-scale management of supplier relationships and supply chain risks.

The Assistant Manager – Supply Chain Risk is responsible for supporting the organization’s SRM & SCR team on supply chain risk management activities. This comprises identifying key risks across the supply chain for all procurement categories within the organization and driving initiatives to mitigate the risks.

Requirements

1. Supply Chain Risk Management:

• Identify potential risks in the supply chain and assess the likelihood and impact of the risks using risk assessment frameworks, (e.g., operational, financial, ESG, compliance, geopolitical, cybersecurity, capacity, and concentration risks).
• Develop and maintain supplier risk profiles, including risk scoring, dependency analysis, and critical supplier identification.
• Support implementation of mitigation strategies and contingency plans to manage the identified risks and ensure business continuity.
• Monitor external factors, such as regulatory changes, natural disasters, or market trends, that could disrupt the supply chain.
• Contribute to enterprise‑level risk views and dashboards in alignment with ERM and governance requirements.

2. Internal Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collate information from all business teams on their supply chain needs, their supplier’s risk performance to consolidate the organization’s overall supply chain dependencies.
• Support awareness sessions for the business teams to learn how to report supplier / supply chain risks to the SRM/SCR team, and to ensure business continuity in case of supply chain disruptions.

3. Team Management, Learning & Development

• Oversee and support junior team members, ensuring professional growth through mentorship.

4. Governance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Support development and maintenance of supply chain risk policies, methodologies, and playbooks.
• Prepare executive‑ready reports, dashboards, and management updates on key supply chain risk trends and mitigation status.
• Drive continuous improvement in tools, data quality, and processes related to SRM and supply chain risk.
• Support audits, reviews, and compliance requirements related to supplier risk and governance.

Qualifications:

• 7 to 10 years of experience in Supplier Relationship Management & Supply Chain roles, ideally in large-scale projects such as construction, real estate, or urban development.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Supply Chain , accounting, Law, Finance, Business, or related fields. MBA and/or other advanced degrees preferred.
• Preferred: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
• Experience with KSA regulatory requirements and familiarity with Vision 2030 goals is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and address risks effectively.
• Proven track record of working in cross-collaborative environments and ensuring differing goals and needs align with overarching organizational strategy.
• Fluency in English is required, with proficiency in Arabic highly desirable.
• Understanding of the local cultural and business landscape in Saudi Arabia through work experience in the region is preferred.