Senior Manager - Procurement

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks a Senior Manager Procurement to lead procurement for major construction and infrastructure programs. You will drive sourcing, contract management and supplier performance, aligning with project timelines, budgets and objectives.

The role requires 8–12 years in mega-scale procurement, strong leadership, and expertise with Ariba, SAP or similar platforms. You will report to the Director Procurement and mentor a high-performing team across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain or related field.
• CIPS/CPSM/CSCP advantages
• 8–12 years procurement management experience in mega/large-scale construction programs.
• Experience with procurement software (Ariba, SAP).

Responsibilities

• Champion safety and Stop Work authority in procurement activities.
• Lead procurement plan development and ensure alignment with TES schedules.
• Manage complex contract negotiations and vendor relations to meet project needs.
• Oversee policy development, processes, and controls within Procurement.
• Coordinate with departments to define scope and procurement requirements.
• Lead and develop the procurement team for peak performance.
• Ensure timely updates to procurement plans based on priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/related field

Tools

Ariba

SAP

Prism

Job description

The Senior Manager Procurement

The Senior Manager Procurement is responsible for supporting the procurement activities for major construction and infrastructure projects This role ensures the sourcing contract management and supplier performance are aligned with project objectives timelines and budgets The role supports the Director Procurement in driving procurement excellence compliance and value creation across the portfolio

Core responsibilities

1. Champions QIC s Safety First value specifically confident in enacting Stop Work authority engage in relevant health safety wellbeing standards and behaviors
2. Demonstrates leadership behaviours in line with the Qiddiya Values at all times
3. Manages the team s deliverables through effective leadership by setting individual objectives managing performance and developing the team to maximize performance
4. Delivers the procurement activities in line with the Tender Event Schedule TES timescales
5. Leads the execution and administration of complex contract agreements and communication with vendors to ensure proper delivery of required services and meet business needs
6. Implements the Procurement department strategy to support the achievement of QIC s strategic objectives
7. Leads the development and oversees the implementation of Procurement department policies processes procedures and controls
8. Leads coordination with the various departments to understand scope owner needs and interfaces and ensure development of a procurement plan accordingly to answer desired needs and requirements
9. Ensures regular update and review of the procurement plan based on the rising priorities and business needs of concerned function heads in coordination with concerned stakeholders
10. Manages the implementation of the approved QIC procurement strategies required to procure quality and cost-effective goods and services and supports identifying the appropriate purchasing method accordingly i e single sourcing competitive bidding
11. Manages negotiations with vendors for the optimization of materials services and the minimization of risks and ensure adoption of approved contracts terms and conditions when bidding a contract and recommend changes validates through QIC governance procedures
12. Manages the compilation of qualified vendor lists and ensures regular updating based on performance evaluation and coordinates with finance to validate financial status stability
13. Ensures consistent use of Template Schedule and Appendices in coordination with Legal Department
14. Provides support with change order requests through review and amendment of contracts as needed and in alignment with QIC governance processes
15. Participates in cross-disciplined collaboration to contribute to procurement knowledge sharing lessons learned driving a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain or related field.
• Professional Certifications (if required) Holding one of the following certifications is an advantage: Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Diploma (CIPS)
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• 8 12 years min relevant procurement management experience within Mega/large scale complex design and construction programs.
• Leverage in-depth knowledge of enterprise-level management software, such as, Ariba, Prism, SAP, or similar systems
• Expert knowledge of procurement legislation, and its practical application
• Previous KSA/Middle East experience preferred.
• Fosters a culture of flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing business requirements.
• Expertly manages and prioritizes the workload of the team, deadline driven.
• Leverage exceptional written and verbal skills in English to effectively articulate ideas, strategies, and project performance to a range of audiences.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to lead the function's direction, specifically endorsing or opposing practices as needed.
• Leverage in-depth knowledge of Procurement software, such as Prism, SAP, and Ariba.
• Leads team collaboration and cross department integration collaboratively in a team environment and across multiple departments.
• Able to connect people and issues and drive a quick response