Senior Associate - Technology Procurement

دوام كامل في Qiddiya Investment Company في Saudi Arabia
نُشرت يوم February 5, 2025

تفاصيل الوظيفة

The organization is a flagship gigaproject under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative, aiming to create a world-class entertainment, cultural and lifestyle destination. The Senior Associate Tech Procurement plays a crucial role in managing the procurement of tech-related goods and services, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and adherence to compliance standards. This position requires experience in sourcing, contract management, and vendor negotiations, alongside collaboration with internal stakeholders to deliver value while maintaining financial discipline.

1. Procurement Operations

  • Support procurement processes to meet tech procurement needs, including managing RFPs, vendor negotiations, and finalizing contract agreements.
  • Conduct analyses to support vendor identification and selection for tech goods & services, including IT, data, digital & cybersecurity firms.
  • Support review of bid returns and issue of Combined Award Recommendation (CAR) while serving as a lead in expediting contract agreements in alignment with established governance processes.
  • Support review of bid tabulations (technical & commercial) for accuracy, vendors recommendation, completeness and selection of vendors, and ensure all commitments made are accurately presented and have proper approval and signing authorities, as per established procedures.
  • Ensure compliance of all procurement activities with the set procurement policies and procedures, and update digital systems accordingly.
  • Support evaluation of vendor proposals for commercial evaluation reports.
  • Maintain and update a database of preferred suppliers, ensuring continuous monitoring of their performance.
  • Support administration of complex contract agreements with vendors to ensure proper delivery of required services and meeting of business needs.
  • Support evaluations of vendor performance regularly to confirm alignment with service delivery standards and organizational requirements.

2. Budget Monitoring and Reporting

  • Conduct procurement budget analyses related to tech goods & services for expenditure reporting.
  • Support the development and enhancement of frequent, periodic, accurate and high-quality reports to ensure complete documentation of procurement activities.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings and optimization within the tech procurement framework.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • 3+ years of experience in procurement, policy governance, compliance, or supplier development roles, ideally in large-scale projects such as construction, real estate, or urban development.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Business, or related fields.
  • Preferred: CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional).
  • Demonstrate proficient use of Procurement software, such as Prism, SAP, and Ariba.
  • Proven track record of working in cross-collaborative environments and ensuring differing goals and needs align with overarching organizational strategy.
  • Fluency in English is required, with proficiency in Arabic highly desirable.
  • Understanding of the local cultural and business landscape in Saudi Arabia through work experience in the region preferred.

Company Industry

  • Entertainment
  • Recreation
  • Theme Parks

Department / Functional Area

  • IT Software
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