Associate Director - Procurement

Mace; Al Jubayl; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project management consultancy is seeking a senior position to oversee procurement strategies for a large luxury mixed-use development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role demands extensive experience in high-value projects and offers a chance to impact the efficiency and sustainability of supply chain operations. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and membership in a professional body, contributing to the company’s net zero carbon goals while fostering a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management consultancy on high-value projects required.
• Member of a professional body like CIPS.
• Necessary visa criteria for Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with senior stakeholders to align supply chain strategies.
• Manages procurement strategies and oversees large teams.
• Drives continuous improvement and facilitates transformational change.

Skills

Procurement strategies

Stakeholder management

Supply chain resilience

Negotiation

Continuous improvement

Health and safety standards

Education

Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Member of a relevant professional body (CIPS)

Job description

Position status:This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in July subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit ourstrategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project deliveryconsultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

This is an opportunity to work on a large luxury mixed-use development in Riyadh, KSA. Mace are providing project management consultancy services.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well

• Client focus – Deliver on our promise

• Integrity – Always do the right thing

• Create opportunity for our people to excel

You’ll be responsible for:

• Collaborates with senior internal and external stakeholders to align and integrate end-to-endsupply chainstrategies.

• Champions innovation and best practices, promoting excellence in health, safety, wellbeing, and quality standards across allsupply chainactivities.

• Manages, influences, and negotiates with senior stakeholders (including C-suite) to alignprocurementstrategies with organizational goals.

• Providesstrategic guidanceon bid andprocurementstrategies, including oversight of bid development, tender processes, and evaluation frameworks.

• Leadssupply chainperformance initiatives such as market intelligence,risk mitigation, andsupply chainresilience.

• Oversees commercial management of contracts and provides expert advisory services onprocurement strategy, compliance, and policy development.

• Drives continuous improvement by applying lessons learned and industry-leading practices acrossprocurementoperations.

• Leads transformational change initiatives to optimizesupply chainefficiency and business value.

• Provides strategic leadership and direction through effective management of teams and functional leads.

• Oversees large teams of direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture focused on KPIs and continuous improvement.

• Leads performance management, career development, and coaching to build capability and long-term team success.

• Actively contributes to net zero carbon goals by identifying and managing opportunities for carbon reduction across thesupply chainand project delivery lifecycle.

You’ll need to have:

• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high valued projects/ programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.

• Relevant bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).

• Member of a relevant professional body (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)

Please note:Obtaining a visa in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is subject to a criminal record check, qualifications and may encounter age restrictions.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range ofcandidates.

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