Director of Strategic Supplier Partnerships

Confidential Government; Riyadh; Sur place; SAR 400 000 - 700 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Confidential Government in Riyadh is seeking an experienced SRM leader to drive supplier relationship management across strategic vendors, monitor performance, and deliver long-term value.

You will establish segmentation, lead business reviews, develop KPIs, oversee onboarding, mitigate risks, and collaborate with Procurement, Legal, and Finance to enable continuous improvement in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in supplier relationship management, procurement or SCM, including at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and supplier management platforms.
• Fluent communication in Arabic and English.

Responsabilités

• Lead supplier relationship management by developing strategies, policies, and frameworks.
• Establish segmentation criteria and tailored engagement plans for strategic suppliers.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers; lead periodic business reviews.
• Define and monitor supplier KPIs and scorecards; oversee corrective actions.
• Oversee onboarding, qualification, and ongoing evaluation with stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate supplier risks including performance and continuity risks.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and business teams to resolve issues.
• Drive supplier development, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with policies, contracts, and regulations.
• Lead SRM team and provide management reports on performance and risks.

Connaissances

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Master’s degree preferred

CIPS or CPSM certification

Outils

ERP systems

Supplier management platforms

Description du poste

Confidential Government in Riyadh is seeking an experienced SRM leader to drive supplier relationship management across strategic vendors, monitor performance, and deliver long-term value.

You will establish segmentation, lead business reviews, develop KPIs, oversee onboarding, mitigate risks, and collaborate with Procurement, Legal, and Finance to enable continuous improvement in service delivery.