Manager, Procurement & Supply Chain

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a Manager of Procurement & Supply Chain to own vendor and contract risk for QHC from Day-1 and build scalable procurement capabilities for startup phase. You will govern sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and governance to enable rapid, cost-effective, compliant procurement across medical and non-medical goods and services.

Responsibilities include developing procurement strategy, leading tendering, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost

Qualifications

• Experience in vendor and contract risk management for healthcare, construction or large projects.
• Ability to establish procurement processes, governance and controls.
• Experience with medical/pharmaceutical supply chains and shared-services models.

Responsibilities

• Own procurement strategy, planning, and category strategies aligned with startup priorities and budget.
• Lead sourcing, tendering, and contract management with transparency and auditability.
• Manage vendor relationships, onboarding, qualification, performance against KPIs and SLAs.

Skills

Vendor risk management

Contract negotiation

Analytical capability

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering

CIPS CPSM certification

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

E-procurement systems

Contract management systems

Job description

The Manager of Procurement amp Supply Chain owns vendor and contract risk for QHC from Day-1 and builds the procurement and supply-chain capability the organization needs as it scales through the startup phase The role ensures that sourcing contracting and supplier management are governed compliant and value-driven The role establishes the policies processes and controls that let QHC procure at pace without compromising governance The role works across clinical technology facilities and enabling functions and coordinates with QIC shared services and third-party providers to ensure the reliable cost-effective and compliant supply of medical and non-medical goods and services

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1 Procurement Strategy amp Planning

Develop and maintain QHC s procurement plan aligned with startup priorities activation milestones and budget including category strategies for medical technology facilities and professional services Forecast demand and lead times and sequence sourcing activity to meet Day-1 and scale-up needs Advise leadership on make-versus-buy and leverage-from-QIC decisions across categories

2 Sourcing Tendering amp Contract Management

Lead sourcing tendering and competitive evaluation processes with fairness transparency and auditability Negotiate and structure contracts service agreements and framework arrangements that protect QHC commercially and operationally Maintain the contract register manage renewals and expiries and ensure obligations are tracked and met

3 Vendor amp Supplier Relationship Management

Establish and manage supplier relationships onboarding qualification and performance monitoring against agreed KPIs and SLAs Own vendor risk including concentration continuity and compliance risk and drive remediation where performance falls short Build a reliable supplier base for critical medical and operational categories

4 Supply Chain amp Inventory Management

Establish supply-chain and inventory processes across medical consumables pharmaceuticals equipment and non-medical supplies Ensure availability traceability and appropriate stock levels for clinical and operational continuity minimizing waste and stock-outs Coordinate logistics warehousing and distribution arrangements as required

5 Governance Compliance amp Risk

Implement procurement policies delegation of authority controls and segregation of duties to mitigate financial and compliance risk Ensure compliance with Saudi procurement and regulatory requirements and with QIC service and governance frameworks Maintain audit readiness procurement records and risk registers for internal and external review

6 Cost Optimization amp Value Delivery

Drive cost efficiency value-for-money and total-cost-of-ownership discipline across procurement decisions Identify and deliver savings consolidation and demand-management opportunities without compromising quality or continuity Provide procurement input to budgeting business cases and capital planning

7 Systems Process amp Capability

Support the implementation and use of e-procurement and supply-chain systems and dashboards Standardize procurement processes and build internal capability as the function grows Provide clear procurement reporting and analytics to Finance and leadership

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field is required. A professional certification (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent) and / or a Master's degree is preferred. 6+ years of progressive experience in procurement and supply-chain management, including sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation and vendor management, ideally within healthcare, construction / facilities, or large project / startup environments. Demonstrated experience owning vendor and contract risk and establishing procurement processes and controls. Experience with medical / pharmaceutical supply chains and with accredited healthcare environments is an advantage. Working knowledge of Saudi procurement and regulatory requirements and of operating within shared-services or SLA-based models. Strong commercial, negotiation and analytical capability.