Senior Manager - Procurement Compliance Audit

Qiddiya Investment Company 1; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company 1 is seeking a Senior Manager - Procurement Compliance Audit to lead the planning, execution, and reporting of procurement audits in alignment with policies, regulations, and risk standards.

You will identify gaps, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with procurement, finance, legal, and governance teams to strengthen compliance and transparency across the procurement function.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in procurement compliance or internal audit.
• Bachelor’s degree; professional certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabian procurement regulations and compliance standards.
• Experience conducting procurement or operational audits in complex organizations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct procurement compliance audits.
• Identify compliance gaps, risks, and process inefficiencies.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings with actionable recommendations.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and track improvements.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with local regulations and company policies.
• Develop and maintain procurement compliance frameworks.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, legal, and governance teams.
• Contribute to policy updates and compliance training initiatives.

Skills

Procurement compliance

Internal audit

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Report writing

Analytical skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Law

CIA/CISA/CRCM preferred

Tools

Audit methodologies

Job description

The Senior Manager - Procurement Compliance Audit is responsible for overseeing and managing the procurement compliance audit processes to ensure all procurement activities adhere to organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards. This role involves planning, executing, and reporting on internal audits within the procurement function, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions. The Senior Manager will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to promote a strong culture of compliance and transparency across procurement operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Management:

• Plan and conduct procurement compliance audits according to established audit methodologies and standards.
• Identify compliance gaps, operational risks, and process inefficiencies within procurement activities.
• Prepare detailed audit reports and present findings to senior management with actionable recommendations.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and track improvements over time.

2. Compliance Monitoring:

• Ensure procurement activities comply with local regulations, company policies, and best practices.
• Support the development and maintenance of procurement compliance frameworks.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and internal governance teams as needed.

3. Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with procurement, finance, legal, and other departments to ensure alignment on compliance requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to procurement teams regarding compliance standards and audit expectations.

4. Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to enhance audit processes and procurement compliance programs.
• Contribute to policy updates and compliance training initiatives within procurement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement compliance, internal audit, or related functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related discipline; advanced degrees or professional certifications (CIA, CISA, CRCM) are preferred.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Arabian procurement regulations and compliance standards.
• Proven experience conducting procurement or operational audits within complex organizations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams effectively.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package