Manager – IT Procurement

Riyadh Air; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Riyadh Air is seeking an experienced procurement leader with deep expertise in technology sourcing, commercial negotiations, and supplier management to head the digital procurement function. You will develop and execute IT procurement strategies, consolidate spend, negotiate long-term agreements, and build strong supplier partnerships that deliver value, compliance and supply continuity.

This role leads a high-performing procurement team, drives capability development, and collaborates with IT,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in IT procurement, technology sourcing, or category management.
• Expert-level contract management and advanced negotiation.
• Experience negotiating high-value IT contracts across software, SaaS, cloud services, cybersecurity, and managed services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the digital procurement function and set strategy for IT sourcing.
• Develop and execute IT procurement strategies, consolidating spend and negotiating long-term agreements.
• Build strong supplier partnerships delivering value, compliance and supply continuity.
• Oversee supplier segmentation, market analysis, and contract governance to mitigate risks.
• Drive strong supplier performance and support budgeting and financial planning.
• Partner with IT, Finance and business stakeholders to align procurement with roadmaps.

Skills

IT procurement

Technology sourcing

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

ERP systems

Cloud services

Cybersecurity

Education

Degree qualified

Tools

Procurement tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Company

Riyadh Air (RX), headquartered in the Saudi Capital, is the new national airline that’s shaping the future of flying. It seeks to lead the aviation industry by transforming Saudi Arabia into a global aviation and trade hub - a digitally native airline that will connect the kingdom to more than 100 destinations.

About the Role

Are you an experienced procurement leader with deep expertise in technology sourcing, commercial negotiations, and supplier management?

We are looking for a technical professional to lead the digital procurement function, ensuring the timely, reliable and cost-effective sourcing of technology solutions that support the airline’s growth and digital transformation.

In this role, you will develop and execute IT procurement strategies aligned with corporate objectives, consolidating spend, negotiating long-term agreements and building strong supplier partnerships that deliver value, compliance and supply continuity.

You will also lead a high-performing procurement team, driving capability development, performance management and the adoption of digital procurement tools and analytics to enhance efficiency and decision-making.

You will partner closely with IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to anticipate technology needs, support digital-transformation priorities, and ensure procurement decisions are aligned with the airline’s enterprise architecture and long-term roadmaps.

You will oversee supplier segmentation, market analysis, and contract governance while mitigating risks related to vendor dependencies, data privacy, and service continuity.

You will also drive strong supplier performance, support budgeting and financial planning, and maintain audit-ready procurement documentation to ensure transparency and compliance across the IT procurement lifecycle.

This is an exceptional opportunity to influence major technology investments and play a pivotal role in building a world-class procurement function within Riyadh Air.

About You

Degree qualified, you will demonstrate a minimum of 10 years in IT procurement, technology sourcing, or category management, with proven leadership experience in complex, fast-paced environments.

You are expected to bring expert-level capability in contract management, advanced negotiation, procurement systems, and global technology sourcing combined with strong experience negotiating high-value IT contracts across software, SaaS, cloud services, cybersecurity, managed services, and mission-critical airline systems.

We would love to hear from you even more if you are skilled in driving cost optimization, improving total cost of ownership, and delivering value across large technology portfolios and are proficiency with procurement tools and ERP systems.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of air travel. Bring your best and show us why you can own this position within Riyadh Air.