Strategic Procurement Lead – Real Estate (Riyadh)

The Management Recruitment Group (MRG); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Management Recruitment Group (MRG) is partnering with a leading real estate organisation in Saudi Arabia to appoint an experienced Procurement Supervisor to lead and enhance its procurement, strategic sourcing and vendor management activities in Riyadh.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute procurement professional to take ownership of the procurement function within a growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance or related discipline.
• 7+ years' experience in procurement and supply chain management, including at least 3 years in management or senior level.
• Strong experience managing complex RFQ/RFP, tendering and vendor selection processes.
• Proven track record of delivering cost reductions and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Excellent contract negotiation and vendor relationship management capabilities.
• Experience with procurement/ERP platforms such as Yardi, SAP or equivalent systems.
• Knowledge of Saudi commercial law and procurement regulations.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and verbal.
• Experience in real estate, construction or property management is advantageous.
• CIPS, CPM, APICS or similar qualification would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing procurement and strategic sourcing initiatives aligned with organisational objectives.
• Identifying and evaluating suppliers based on quality, capability, cost and compliance.
• Managing complex RFQ and RFP processes, including evaluation criteria, vendor presentations, recommendations and business cases.
• Leading commercial and contractual negotiations and working closely with Legal on contract terms, compliance, SLAs and renewals.
• Managing preferred supplier relationships, framework agreements and vendor performance.
• Overseeing purchase requisitions, purchase orders, delivery follow-up and invoice matching.
• Analysing procurement spend and identifying opportunities for cost optimisation and measurable savings.
• Ensuring procurement activity complies with Delegation of Authority requirements, Saudi regulations and internal governance standards.
• Maintaining audit-ready procurement and contractual documentation.
• Leading and developing a Procurement Specialist while working closely with Finance, Legal, project and operational teams.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Cost reduction

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Procurement governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Yardi

SAP

Job description

The Management Recruitment Group (MRG) is partnering with a leading real estate organisation in Saudi Arabia to appoint an experienced Procurement Supervisor to lead and enhance its procurement, strategic sourcing and vendor management activities in Riyadh.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute procurement professional to take ownership of the procurement function within a growing organisation.