Assistant Manager - Technology Procurement

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to drive end-to-end technology sourcing, contracts, and supplier governance. You will steer RFI/RFP processes, lead negotiations, and optimize value across large-scale programs in a regulated environment.

The role requires 4+ years in procurement, strong negotiations, and a track record in complex, cross-functional initiatives within giga-projects or government-adjacent settings.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, contracts, or supply chain management.
• Proven experience managing complex technology procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Experience leading competitive tendering processes and contract negotiations.
• Experience managing suppliers, stakeholders, and cross-functional procurement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFI, RFQ, RFP, ITB and direct-award procurement processes.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business and category requirements.
• Manage procurement from demand planning through contract award and supplier onboarding.
• Lead technical/commercial evaluations, tender clarifications, BAFOs and negotiations.
• Manage amendments, renewals, extensions, change requests and claims support.
• Monitor procurement schedules and Tender Event Schedules.
• Drive cost optimization and commercial value.
• Manage supplier performance, disputes and operational escalations.
• Review sourcing strategies, tender documentation, evaluations and governance submissions.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Cross-functional teams

Job description

Lead end-to-end technology procurement across assigned portfolios, covering sourcing strategy, tendering, negotiations, contract award, supplier management, governance, risk mitigation, and value optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead RFI, RFQ, RFP, ITB and direct-award procurement processes.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business and category requirements.
• Manage procurement from demand planning through contract award and supplier onboarding.
• Lead technical/commercial evaluations, tender clarifications, BAFOs and negotiations.
• Manage amendments, renewals, extensions, change requests and claims support.
• Monitor procurement schedules and Tender Event Schedules.
• Drive cost optimization and commercial value.
• Manage supplier performance, disputes and operational escalations.
• Review sourcing strategies, tender documentation, evaluations and governance submissions.

• 4+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, contracts, or supply chain management.
• Proven experience managing complex technology procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Experience leading competitive tendering processes and contract negotiations.
• Experience managing suppliers, stakeholders, and cross-functional procurement initiatives.
• Experience within large-scale organizations, giga-projects, government entities, or highly regulated environments is preferred