Megaproject Procurement Director

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for a VVIP mega-project in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy while ensuring best practices in supply chain management. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in large-scale projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive, strategic procurement experience in large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated experience in KSA procurement and supply chain operations.
• Strong technical proficiency with enterprise-level procurement management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategy for mega-projects.
• Lead high-value tender processes and negotiations.
• Collaborate across teams to align procurement with project goals.

Skills

Strategic procurement management

Supply chain operations

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Master's degree (MBA/MS) or professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM, PMP)

Tools

SAP Ariba

Oracle

Prism

Job description

A leading project management firm is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for a VVIP mega-project in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy while ensuring best practices in supply chain management. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in large-scale projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and strong leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams effectively.