Executive Director

4 days ago


Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia Qiddiya Investment Company Full time
Executive Director - Strategic Procurement

Qiddiya is a flagship giga project under Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative, aiming to create a world-class entertainment, cultural and lifestyle destination. As a multibillion-dollar project, Qiddiya will encompass vast infrastructure development, hospitality, retail and service sectors, requiring robust strategic procurement management. The Executive Director, Strategic Procurement will lead the development and execution of procurement strategies across key categories such as building materials, design consultants, contractor services, etc., ensuring alignment with Qiddiya's strategic goals.

The successful candidate will oversee procurement strategies across various categories, ensuring alignment with project goals, compliance with regulations and optimization of value levers such as innovation, budget adherence, speed, quality, etc. The role demands strong leadership in category management, supplier intelligence dissemination and procurement innovation to deliver beyond cost savings on all value dimensions, such as by ensuring quality improvement and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities:

  1. Lead the development and implementation of strategic sourcing plans and category strategies for Corporate and Development teams in alignment with Qiddiya's long-term vision and strategic objectives.
  2. Act as a partner to the business, particularly Development BU Heads and CDU, to support translation of category strategies into procurement operations.
  3. Oversee continuous monitoring of internal and external factors influencing category strategies.
  4. Drive full value enablement by selecting appropriate levers across categories to extract maximum value from the procurement spend.
  5. Ensure compliance of category strategies and sourcing projects with procurement policy and legal requirements.
  6. Engage cross-functional teams in category risk management.
  7. Lead negotiations on frame agreements and oversee contract development with key strategic suppliers.
  8. Ensure transparency on demand for categories in cooperation with Development BU heads, CDU, and Finance teams.
  9. Identify critical suppliers in collaboration with Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) team.

Desired Candidate Profile:

  1. 10+ years of experience in strategic procurement or category management in large-scale projects.
  2. Strong background in managing complex category strategies.
  3. Proven track record of working in cross-collaborative environments.
  4. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
  5. CIPS, CPSM, or CSCP certification preferred but not a prerequisite.
  6. Fluency in English is required, with proficiency in Arabic highly desirable.

Company Industry:

  • Entertainment
  • Recreation
  • Theme Parks

Department / Functional Area:

  • Administration

Keywords:

  • Executive Director - Strategic Procurement
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