Director - Strategic Procurement

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya in Riyadh is seeking a senior procurement leader to shape and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy across major spend categories, driving category management, strategic sourcing, contract governance and supplier performance.

This role leads procurement teams, partners with business leaders, ensures compliance with laws and regulations, and advances procurement transformation and digital solutions to unlock sustainable value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Admin, Engineering, Finance or related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic procurement and sourcing strategies across major spend categories.
• Lead category management initiatives and long-term sourcing strategies.
• Oversee market analysis, supplier evaluation, tendering, negotiation and contract award.
• Manage supplier relationship programs to improve performance, quality and risk mitigation.
• Lead complex negotiations to achieve optimal contractual and financial outcomes.
• Establish procurement governance, policies and controls for compliance and transparency.
• Monitor KPIs, savings targets, analytics, and reporting.
• Collaborate with business leaders to align procurement with priorities and projects.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Contract management

Negotiation

Procurement analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree/MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Contract management software

Job description

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.

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.