Strategic Procurement Director - Major Capital Projects

Mace; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. A landmark programme delivering premium buildings and infrastructure for a prestigious private estate requires exceptional standards of design, planning and execution.

As Procurement Director you will define and lead the procurement strategy, govern complex tenders, manage strategic suppliers and report on value delivery and risks at executive level.

Qualifications

• Degree in procurement, supply chain, commercial management, business, engineering or related discipline.
• MCIPS, FCIPS or equivalent accreditation; postgraduate qualification desirable.
• 15+ years procurement and commercial experience, including senior leadership across major capital programmes or complex construction portfolios.
• Proven experience leading high-value negotiations and supplier relationships with governance and complex procurement decisions.

Responsibilities

• Defining and leading the procurement strategy, aligning sourcing and contracting decisions with programme priorities, budgets and commercial objectives.
• Directing the procurement portfolio and award pipeline, optimising packaging strategies and securing timely decisions on critical procurements.
• Providing governance and leadership for complex procurements, overseeing major tenders, negotiations, approvals, risk allocation and compliance.
• Managing strategic suppliers and supply-chain risks, driving performance, resilience and timely intervention to protect cost, quality and programme delivery.
• Leading procurement performance and capability, developing the team and providing executive visibility of commitments, forecasts, value delivery and key risks.

Skills

Strategic procurement leadership

High-value negotiations

Executive stakeholder management

Education

Degree in procurement, supply chain, commercial management, business, engineering or related discipline

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. A landmark programme delivering premium buildings and infrastructure for a prestigious private estate requires exceptional standards of design, planning and execution.

As Procurement Director you will define and lead the procurement strategy, govern complex tenders, manage strategic suppliers and report on value delivery and risks at executive level.