Início Arábia Saudita Head of Strategic Procurement

Início Arábia Saudita Head of Strategic Procurement

Head of Strategic Procurement

Full time na The Management Recruitment Group no Saudi Arabia
Publicado em December 7, 2024

Detalhes do emprego

Job Opportunity: Head of Strategic Procurement (Executive Director)

Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time, Executive

Reports To: Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)

Are you a strategic procurement leader ready to make an impact on one of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious developments? This multibillion-dollar giga-project is set to become a global destination, encompassing vast infrastructure, hospitality, and retail initiatives.

What’s in it for me?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a landmark project shaping the future of the region. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for transformative projects, apply today to contribute to this exciting vision. Our client offers a competitive salary, relocation allowance and support, generous annual leave, remote working policy, education support and more across a comprehensive, exec benefits package.

Role Overview

As the Head of Strategic Procurement (Executive Director), you will lead the development and execution of procurement strategies across essential categories such as building materials, design consultants, and contractor services, ensuring alignment with the project's long-term vision. This role demands a balance of strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement, and hands-on leadership in category management to support project objectives.

In this role, you will act as a key partner to business units, helping translate high-level category strategies into actionable procurement operations. Your work will drive value through quality improvements, risk mitigation, and strategic partnerships with both local and international suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Procurement Leadership: Lead category strategy development and implementation, focusing on scalability, innovation, and on-time delivery.
  • Category Risk Management: Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations, managing supply chain risks with cross-functional teams.
  • Stakeholder Management: Partner with business units and stakeholders to align procurement activities with project goals.
  • Team Development: Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in strategic procurement or category management, ideally within large-scale construction, real estate, or urban development projects.
  • Proven expertise in managing complex category strategies.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; advanced degrees and relevant certifications (CIPS, CPSM, CSCP) are advantageous.
  • Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable.

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