Director Procurement

Esports World Cup Foundation; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global esports organization in Riyadh seeks a Director of Procurement to lead procurement functions for large-scale festivals. The role entails strategic planning, vendor management, and collaboration across teams to deliver exceptional esports experiences. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in fast-paced environments. Competitive compensation and relocation support offered.

Benefits

Relocation support

Competitive compensation

Housing allowance

VIP medical insurance

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years in supply chain, procurement, or similar roles.
• Experience in establishing procurement functions in fast-paced environments.
• Prior work experience in KSA and understanding of local market.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end festival planning and execution.
• Manage partnerships for festival experience.
• Handle government relations for event approvals.
• Revise and innovate the festival blueprint annually.
• Define and monitor KPIs for success measurement.

Skills

Procurement principles

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Project management

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, or related field

Job description

Reporting to: EVP Finance & Business Services

Job Purpose: As the Director of Procurement, you will lead the procurement function for the Esports World Cup Foundation. This role involves building processes and structures in a dynamic environment, overseeing strategic planning, and managing purchasing activities to ensure timely acquisition of goods and services at optimal value. You will collaborate cross-functionally to align procurement with business strategies and act as a business partner to enable other teams to deliver world-class events and initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end festival planning, execution, and onsite operations, including concerts, venues, interactive zones, and ceremonies.
• Manage master festival planning and timelines across multiple functions, including operations, creative, production, and partner coordination.
• Oversee partnerships with international and local IPs, integrating owned and third-party properties into the festival experience.
• Handle all government relations regarding event approvals, permits, and stakeholder alignment.
• Develop and manage strategies for integrated influencer activations aligned with the festival’s creative vision.
• Curate innovative tech and gaming experiences, ensuring interactivity, accessibility, and impact.
• Facilitate amateur esports tournaments to promote community participation, ensuring smooth operations and high standards.
• Lead creation of key zones, including fan zones, sponsor activations, and VIP lounges with immersive programming.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere to enhance the fan experience.
• Develop new content formats and festival concepts to position EWC as a global entertainment and gaming leader.
• Oversee budgeting, governance, operational tracking, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Manage the festival team and collaborate with departments and external vendors for large-scale execution.
• Revise and innovate the festival blueprint annually, incorporating benchmarking and global festival research.
• Define and monitor KPIs to measure success and inform continuous improvement.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years in supply chain, procurement, or similar roles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep understanding of procurement principles, sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor management.
• Knowledge of procurement laws, regulations, and ethical standards relevant to the foundation.
• Experience in establishing procurement functions, policies, and systems in startup or fast-paced environments.
• Capability to develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with budgets and timelines.
• Proficiency in managing procurement projects, vendor selection, and contract delivery.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure optimal value.
• Experience in multinational or large organizations is advantageous.
• Prior work experience in KSA and understanding of local market and regulations.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Additional benefits include relocation support, competitive compensation, housing allowance, VIP medical insurance, and the opportunity to work on an exciting new project with passionate professionals. You will have the freedom to excel and make a significant impact.

Diversity disclaimer

Our mission is to build a diverse organization where all members feel a sense of belonging. We believe that valuing different perspectives through collaboration enables us to achieve more, especially in the esports domain.