Strategic Tech Procurement Lead

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced leader to drive end-to-end technology procurement across portfolios, covering sourcing strategy, tendering, negotiations, contract award, supplier management, governance, risk mitigation, and value optimization.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement or supply chain management and a proven track record in complex technology procurement, competitive tendering, and large-scale programs in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, contracts, or supply chain management.
• Proven experience managing complex technology procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Experience leading competitive tendering processes and contract negotiations.
• Experience managing suppliers, stakeholders, and cross-functional procurement initiatives.
• Experience within large-scale organizations, giga-projects, government entities, or highly regulated environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFI, RFQ, RFP, ITB and direct-award procurement processes.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business and category requirements.
• Manage procurement from demand planning through contract award and supplier onboarding.
• Lead technical/commercial evaluations, tender clarifications, BAFOs and negotiations.
• Manage amendments, renewals, extensions, change requests and claims support.
• Monitor procurement schedules and Tender Event Schedules.
• Drive cost optimization and commercial value.
• Manage supplier performance, disputes and operational escalations.
• Review sourcing strategies, tender documentation, evaluations and governance submissions.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Contracts

Supply chain management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced leader to drive end-to-end technology procurement across portfolios, covering sourcing strategy, tendering, negotiations, contract award, supplier management, governance, risk mitigation, and value optimization.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement or supply chain management and a proven track record in complex technology procurement, competitive tendering, and large-scale programs in regulated environments.