Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Savings

Qiddiya Investment Company 1; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking an experienced procurement professional to develop and execute category strategies, drive cost efficiencies, and foster supplier relationships in support of the company’s growth ambitions in Riyadh.

You will manage end-to-end sourcing, run RFx processes, evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure governance compliance, with a focus on delivering measurable savings and process standardization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in category management, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Perform spend analysis and market assessments to identify cost-saving and value creation opportunities.
• Translate data insights into actionable sourcing strategies and procurement initiatives.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFx, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and challenge demand where needed.
• Support supplier management activities, including performance tracking and relationship management.
• Contribute to cost optimization, efficiency improvement, and process standardization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to track category performance and savings delivery.

Skills

Category management

Procurement

Spend analysis

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Contract management systems

RFx tools

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking an experienced procurement professional to develop and execute category strategies, drive cost efficiencies, and foster supplier relationships in support of the company’s growth ambitions in Riyadh.

You will manage end-to-end sourcing, run RFx processes, evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure governance compliance, with a focus on delivering measurable savings and process standardization.