Director - Procurement - Residential - Saudi National

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a seasoned Procurement Director to lead our procurement operations across residential projects. You will shape strategy, oversee planning, sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier relationships, while ensuring value and compliance with corporate policies.

You will collaborate with project teams, monitor market trends, and mentor the procurement team to drive efficiency, mitigate risk, and advance sustainable, locally compliant procurement practices in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related fields.
• 10–15 years of progressive procurement experience, preferably in large-scale residential construction or real estate.
• Proven 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage procurement strategies aligned with residential project goals.
• Oversee procurement planning, sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Collaborate with project teams to forecast needs and ensure timely delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement 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 to achieve operational excellence.
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and industry innovations.
• Prepare and present procurement reports and metrics for senior management.
• Promote ethical sourcing and CSR in procurement activities.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategy development

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Supplier performance

English fluency

Local content regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

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

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