Director - Procurement - Residential

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; Presencial; SAR 800.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a Procurement Director to lead procurement operations across residential projects, ensuring high-quality materials, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes strategic oversight, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and the development of sustainable, local-content compliant procurement practices with a focus on risk reduction and value realization.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related fields.
• 10–15 years of procurement experience in large-scale residential projects.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and supplier contract management.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and manage procurement strategies for residential projects.
• Oversee procurement planning, sourcing, contracts, and supplier relations.
• Forecast procurement needs with project teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Drive continuous improvements to reduce cost, risk, and increase value.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and sustainability/local-content policies.
• Lead and mentor the procurement team to achieve operational excellence.
• Monitor market trends and present reports to senior management.

Conocimientos

Procurement Strategy

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Data Analytics

Procurement Software

Arabic language (plus)

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

ERP systems

Analytics platforms

Descripción del empleo

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