Manager – IT Procurement

Riyadh Air; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Riyadh Air is seeking an experienced procurement leader to drive its IT and technology sourcing strategy. You will lead a high-performing team, consolidate spend, negotiate long-term IT contracts, and ensure compliance and supply continuity in a fast-paced aviation environment.

The role requires 10+ years and close partnership with IT, Finance, and stakeholders to align with enterprise architecture and roadmaps.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT procurement, technology sourcing, or category management.
• Leadership experience in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Expert in contract management, advanced negotiation, procurement systems.
• Experience negotiating high-value IT contracts across software, SaaS, cloud services, cybersecurity, managed services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the digital procurement function and IT sourcing strategy.
• Consolidate IT spend and negotiate long-term supplier agreements.
• Build and manage a high-performing procurement team and drive analytics.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to align with enterprise roadmaps.

Skills

IT procurement

Technology sourcing

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Procurement systems

ERP systems

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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.