Manager – IT Procurement

Riyadh Air; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Riyadh Air in Riyadh is seeking a seasoned IT procurement leader to drive the digital procurement function, shaping technology investments and supplier strategies across software, cloud services, cybersecurity, and managed services.

You will build and execute IT procurement strategies, consolidate spend, negotiate long-term agreements, and lead a high-performing team, aligning decisions with enterprise architecture and roadmaps.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT procurement or category management.
• Proven leadership in fast-paced environments.
• Expert-level capability in contract management and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the digital procurement function and team.
• Develop IT procurement strategies aligned with objectives.
• Consolidate spend and negotiate long-term agreements.
• Ensure governance, compliance and data privacy.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance and business stakeholders.
• Drive cost optimization and value across technology portfolios.

Skills

IT procurement

Technology sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Budget optimization

Vendor governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

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.