Director - Procurement - Residential

Qiddiya Investment Company 1; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks an experienced Procurement Director to lead procurement operations across its residential projects portfolio. The role focuses on delivering high-quality materials and services while optimizing cost and ensuring policy and regulatory compliance.

Key duties include developing procurement strategies, overseeing sourcing and contracts, supplier management, and reporting to senior management. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus.

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 in large-scale residential construction or real estate.
• Strong negotiation, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with procurement software and data analytics tools.
• Fluent in English; Arabic an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage procurement strategies for residential projects.
• Oversee planning, sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Forecast procurement needs with project teams and ensure timely delivery.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and maximize value.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies including sustainability and local content.
• Lead and mentor the procurement team for operational excellence.

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.

Requirements

• 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.