IT Procurement Lead: Digital Sourcing & Strategy

Riyadh Air; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Riyadh Air is seeking an experienced IT procurement leader to shape the digital procurement function. You will lead technology sourcing, negotiate strategic agreements, and manage complex supplier relationships to support the airline's growth and transformation.

You will build a high‑performing team, implement analytics and procurement tools, partner with IT, Finance and business units, and ensure governance, risk mitigation and compliance across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in IT procurement, technology sourcing or category management.
• Proven leadership in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Expertise in contract management, advanced negotiations, procurement systems, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the digital procurement function to source technology solutions for growth and transformation.
• Consolidate spend, negotiate long-term agreements and build supplier partnerships.
• Drive capability development, performance management and adoption of procurement analytics.

Skills

IT procurement leadership

Contract management

Advanced negotiation

Procurement systems

Global technology sourcing

Vendor management

Cost optimization

Total cost of ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Procurement tools

ERP systems

Job description

Riyadh Air is seeking an experienced IT procurement leader to shape the digital procurement function. You will lead technology sourcing, negotiate strategic agreements, and manage complex supplier relationships to support the airline's growth and transformation.

You will build a high‑performing team, implement analytics and procurement tools, partner with IT, Finance and business units, and ensure governance, risk mitigation and compliance across the lifecycle.