Director, Strategic Partnerships & Procurement Analytics

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Saudi Arabian entertainment company is seeking a Partnerships Analyst to provide strategic and analytical support in procurement across diverse asset classes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, with 10–15 years of experience and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include demand aggregation, category management analysis, and supplier performance analytics. This is an influential role in a high-impact project with the chance to shape the future of entertainment and culture in the region.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in supply chain analysis, category management, or procurement functions.
• Significant exposure to large-scale projects.
• CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent procurement/supply chain certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Partnerships Director in aggregating demand across business units.
• Conduct detailed category management analysis for critical supplier groups.
• Develop and maintain databases of supplier performance and market benchmarks.
• Align analytical findings with sourcing strategies and supplier frameworks.
• Evaluate supplier financial and operational capabilities.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to support procurement decisions.
• Monitor supply chain trends, providing insights into risks and opportunities.
• Contribute to supplier engagement initiatives and events.
• Develop supplier prequalification criteria and performance monitoring frameworks.
• Facilitate collaboration between business units and procurement.
• Provide recommendations to senior leadership on procurement strategy.
• Mentor junior analysts in supply chain analytics.

Skills

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Proficiency in procurement analytics tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or Economics

Job description

A leading Saudi Arabian entertainment company is seeking a Partnerships Analyst to provide strategic and analytical support in procurement across diverse asset classes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, with 10–15 years of experience and a relevant degree. Responsibilities include demand aggregation, category management analysis, and supplier performance analytics. This is an influential role in a high-impact project with the chance to shape the future of entertainment and culture in the region.