Group Local Content Director

Kwan Ventures; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 480,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kwan Ventures in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Group Local Content Director to lead the local content strategy across major projects. You will own IKTVA, LCGPA and client-specific submissions, and build a governance framework to ensure compliant, competitive bids.

Ideal candidate is a Saudi citizen with EPC/oil & gas or infrastructure experience, fluent in Arabic and English, and a proven record of improving local content scores.

Qualifications

• Saudi citizen with proven local content leadership in EPC/oil and gas sectors.
• Direct ownership of IKTVA submissions and audits with proven improvement.
• Deep knowledge of the LCGPA framework and contract level requirements.
• Experience supporting large tenders with Saudi Aramco, SEC or government entities.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a group wide local content strategy, governance framework and multi year improvement roadmap.
• Own Saudi Aramco IKTVA, LCGPA and client specific local content submissions, audits, certifications and compliance requirements.
• Partner with Business Development and Estimation teams to integrate local content strategies into major tenders and improve bid competitiveness.
• Drive procurement localization through increased sourcing from Saudi manufacturers, local suppliers and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with HR to align Saudisation, workforce development and training investments with local content objectives.
• Monitor local content commitments across awarded contracts, proactively address performance gaps and mitigate the risk of penalties or bid disqualification.
• Establish group wide reporting, performance dashboards and data driven improvement initiatives across procurement, finance and HR.
• Build and lead a high performing local content team while managing relationships with regulators, clients and key external stakeholders.

Skills

Local content strategy

Regulatory compliance

Bid/tender competitiveness

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics or Business

Postgraduate qualification preferred

Job description

Our client is one of the region’s largest diversified, multi entity business groups, with a primary focus on the infrastructure sector. The group is seeking an experienced Group Local Content Director to lead its local content strategy, drive compliance and strengthen its competitive positioning across major projects and tenders in Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a group wide local content strategy, governance framework and multi year improvement roadmap.
• Own Saudi Aramco IKTVA, LCGPA and client specific local content submissions, audits, certifications and compliance requirements.
• Partner with Business Development and Estimation teams to integrate local content strategies into major tenders and improve bid competitiveness.
• Drive procurement localization through increased sourcing from Saudi manufacturers, local suppliers and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with HR to align Saudization, workforce development and training investments with local content objectives.
• Monitor local content commitments across awarded contracts, proactively address performance gaps and mitigate the risk of penalties or bid disqualification.
• Establish group wide reporting, performance dashboards and data driven improvement initiatives across procurement, finance and HR.
• Build and lead a high performing local content team while managing relationships with regulators, clients and key external stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

• Saudi citizen with relevant professional experience leading local content initiatives.
• Proven experience in EPC, construction, oil and gas, power, infrastructure or industrial manufacturing.
• Direct ownership of IKTVA submissions and audits, with a demonstrated track record of improving local content scores.
• Strong working knowledge of the LCGPA framework, including mandatory lists, price preferences and contract level local content requirements.
• Experience supporting large scale tenders involving Saudi Aramco, SEC or government entities.
• Established relationships with relevant regulatory bodies and client local content teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics or Business. A postgraduate qualification is preferred.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.