Director - Strategic Procurement

Qiddiya; Riyad Al Khabra; Sur place; SAR 420 000 - 610 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Qiddiya is seeking a seasoned Head of Strategic Procurement to lead the development and execution of the organization’s sourcing strategy in Saudi Arabia. You will drive category management, contract governance, and supplier performance to deliver sustainable commercial outcomes.

You will mentor procurement teams, advance digital procurement initiatives, and ensure compliance with policies while aligning procurement with key business priorities and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (SCM, BA, Engineering, Finance or Economics).
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide strategic procurement strategies.
• Lead category management and long-term sourcing strategies.
• Oversee market analysis, tendering, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Drive supplier relationship management and risk mitigation.
• Establish governance frameworks and compliance with policies.
• Monitor KPIs, savings targets, and procurement analytics.
• Mentor procurement teams and ensure capability building.
• Collaborate with leaders to align procurement with priorities.

Connaissances

Strategic procurement

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Governance

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline (SCM, BA, Engineering, Finance or Economics)

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Description du poste

JOB PURPOSE

Lead the development and execution of the organization’s strategic procurement and sourcing strategy to optimize value, reduce total cost of ownership, manage supplier performance, and ensure the procurement function supports organizational objectives.

Drive category management, strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, and procurement governance while ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

Provide leadership to procurement teams and stakeholders to deliver sustainable commercial outcomes, operational excellence, and long-term supplier partnerships.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide strategic procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead category management initiatives and establish long-term sourcing strategies across major spend categories.
• Direct strategic sourcing activities including market analysis, supplier evaluation, tendering, negotiation, contract award, and implementation.
• Oversee supplier relationship management programs to improve supplier performance, innovation, quality, service levels, and risk mitigation.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations to secure optimal contractual, financial, and operational outcomes.
• Establish procurement governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance and transparency.
• Monitor procurement performance through KPIs, savings targets, procurement analytics, and reporting mechanisms.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities while maintaining required quality, service, and operational standards.
• Collaborate with business leaders to align procurement initiatives with organizational priorities and project requirements.
• Lead procurement risk management activities including supply continuity planning and supplier risk assessments.
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives, digital procurement solutions, and process improvement programs.
• Develop and mentor procurement teams, ensuring capability building and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and organizational procurement requirements.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Years of Experience

• 12–15+ years of progressive procurement and supply chain experience, including significant leadership responsibilities.