Group CPO: Strategic Procurement & Digital Transformation

Foreground LLC; Dammam; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified industrial conglomerate in Dammam is seeking a Group Chief Procurement Officer to establish and lead the procurement function. This role requires over 15 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, a strong background in supplier negotiations, and knowledge of Saudi procurement law. The ideal candidate will drive cost optimization and lead a high-performance team. Competitive compensation and potential for substantial impact within the organization are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior procurement and supply chain experience.
• 5+ years at a group or C-level.
• Deep knowledge of Saudi procurement law.
• Experience deploying digital procurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a group-wide procurement function.
• Design and implement a procurement strategy.
• Oversee all procurement activities.
• Lead procurement policies standardization.
• Negotiate high-value and long-term supplier contracts.
• Build and manage a high-performance procurement team.

Skills

Senior procurement management

Supplier ecosystem management

Procurement transformation

Negotiation

Digital procurement tools

Fluent English

Arabic proficiency

Education

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

MBA or CIPS certification

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP)

Job description

A diversified industrial conglomerate in Dammam is seeking a Group Chief Procurement Officer to establish and lead the procurement function. This role requires over 15 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, a strong background in supplier negotiations, and knowledge of Saudi procurement law. The ideal candidate will drive cost optimization and lead a high-performance team. Competitive compensation and potential for substantial impact within the organization are offered.