Strategic Procurement Lead: Governance & Negotiation

Confidential; Saudi Arabia; Presencial; SAR 500.000 - 700.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Confidential, a Saudi Arabia-based organization, seeks an accomplished Head of Procurement to design and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies and governance. You will lead a team, drive supplier negotiations, and ensure strict adherence to policies and risk controls.

You will collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Technical teams to align on contractual and financial requirements while advancing digitalization and process maturity across procurement functions.

Formación

• 15+ years of progressive experience in procurement, contracts, or commercial roles.
• At least 5 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Extensive knowledge of procurement governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Experience addressing audits and driving corrective actions.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development and execution of procurement strategies, category plans, and sourcing roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives.
• Oversee all procurement and contracting activities, ensuring adherence to approved policies, procedures, and Delegation of Authority.
• Review and approve complex requisitions, tender strategies, commercial evaluations, negotiation outcomes, and award recommendations.
• Drive closure of internal and external audit observations, ensuring sustainable corrective actions and strengthened controls.
• Provide expert guidance to senior stakeholders on procurement best practices, risk mitigation, commercial structuring, and compliance requirements.
• Lead negotiations with key suppliers and contractors to secure optimal commercial and contractual outcomes.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Technical, and other functions to ensure alignment on contractual, financial, and operational requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement governance, efficiency, digitalization, and process maturity.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the procurement team to build organizational capability and ensure high performance.
• Monitor supplier performance, market trends, and commercial risks to support strategic decision-making.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical

Negotiation

Compliance

Risk management

Transformation

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Educación

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

Master's degree (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Confidential, a Saudi Arabia-based organization, seeks an accomplished Head of Procurement to design and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies and governance. You will lead a team, drive supplier negotiations, and ensure strict adherence to policies and risk controls.

You will collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Technical teams to align on contractual and financial requirements while advancing digitalization and process maturity across procurement functions.