Procurement Expert

Confidential Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency in Saudi Arabia is looking for a seasoned procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing and category management across sectors like IT and telecommunications. The role requires a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, expertise in procurement processes, and strong analytical skills. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, with preferences for advanced degrees and certifications like CPSM or CIPS. This full-time position offers an opportunity to drive cost optimization and manage complex supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of procurement and supply chain management experience.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM or CIPS preferred.
• Proven experience with complex categories including IT and telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management across critical business categories.
• Drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, and value creation.
• Manage complex supplier relationships and procurement transformations.

Skills

Procurement processes

Strategic sourcing methodologies

Category management principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field

Master's degree (MBA, MSc in Procurement/Supply Chain)

Tools

Procurement technology platforms

Spend analytics tools

ERP systems

Job description

Lead the strategic sourcing and category management scope across critical business categories including Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Facility Management, Transportation & Fleet Management. This executive-level position requires a seasoned procurement professional who can drive cost optimization, risk mitigation, and value creation while ensuring operational excellence across diverse and complex spend categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field, preferably holding Master’s degree in (MBA, MSc in Procurement/Supply Chain)
• Professional certifications such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), or equivalent
• Minimum 6 years of procurement and supply chain management experience
• Proven experience managing complex categories including IT, telecommunications.
• Record of leading large-scale procurement transformations and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience with global sourcing and managing international supplier relationships.

Required Skills

• Deep knowledge of procurement processes, strategic sourcing methodologies, and category management principles
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity frameworks, and telecommunications technologies, facility management, fleet operations, and construction project management.
• Proficiency with procurement technology platforms, spend analytics tools, and ERP systems.
• Advanced knowledge of contract law, negotiation strategies, and risk management.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive-level stakeholders.

Change management expertise and ability to drive organizational transformation.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Strategy/Planning

Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Civil Engineering, Oil and Gas