Director of IT Procurement & Tech Sourcing

Riyadh Air; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Riyadh Air is seeking an experienced procurement leader to drive its IT and technology sourcing strategy. You will lead a high-performing team, consolidate spend, negotiate long-term IT contracts, and ensure compliance and supply continuity in a fast-paced aviation environment.

The role requires 10+ years and close partnership with IT, Finance, and stakeholders to align with enterprise architecture and roadmaps.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT procurement, technology sourcing, or category management.
• Leadership experience in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Expert in contract management, advanced negotiation, procurement systems.
• Experience negotiating high-value IT contracts across software, SaaS, cloud services, cybersecurity, managed services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the digital procurement function and IT sourcing strategy.
• Consolidate IT spend and negotiate long-term supplier agreements.
• Build and manage a high-performing procurement team and drive analytics.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to align with enterprise roadmaps.

Skills

IT procurement

Technology sourcing

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Procurement systems

ERP systems

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Procurement tools

ERP systems

Job description

Riyadh Air is seeking an experienced procurement leader to drive its IT and technology sourcing strategy. You will lead a high-performing team, consolidate spend, negotiate long-term IT contracts, and ensure compliance and supply continuity in a fast-paced aviation environment.

The role requires 10+ years and close partnership with IT, Finance, and stakeholders to align with enterprise architecture and roadmaps.