Director - Procurement - Residential

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Director to oversee procurement for our residential projects. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance to deliver high-quality materials and services while optimizing costs and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will lead a procurement team, collaborate with cross-functional project groups, and drive continuous improvement to maximize value and mitigate risk in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive procurement experience in large-scale residential construction or real estate projects.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage procurement strategies aligned with the company’s residential project goals.
• Oversee procurement planning, sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Collaborate with project teams to forecast procurement needs and ensure timely delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Maintain compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies including sustainability and local content requirements.
• Lead and mentor the procurement team to achieve operational excellence.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and industry innovations.
• Prepare and present procurement reports and metrics for senior management and stakeholders.
• Promote ethical sourcing and corporate social responsibility throughout procurement activities.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain Management / Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Procurement software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Director to lead procurement operations across our residential projects portfolio. This leadership role requires strategic oversight of procurement activities focusing on delivering high-quality materials and services while optimizing cost and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage procurement strategies aligned with the company s residential project goals.
• Oversee procurement planning, sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Collaborate closely with project teams and other departments to forecast procurement needs and ensure timely delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and maximize value.
• Maintain compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies including sustainability and local content requirements.
• Lead and mentor the procurement team to achieve operational excellence and foster professional growth.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and industry innovations to capitalize on new opportunities.
• Prepare and present procurement reports and metrics for senior management and stakeholders.
• Promote ethical sourcing and corporate social responsibility throughout procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related disciplines; Master s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10-15 years of progressive procurement experience, preferably in large-scale residential construction or real estate projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in procurement strategy development and execution.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier contracts.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with procurement software and data analytics tools.
• Knowledge of local content regulations and sustainability initiatives is a plus.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.