Director Corporate Procurement

About us With our roots going back over 50 years, we are one of the oldest and fastest-growing Saudi-based conglomerates, offering a diversified portfolio of products and services, including infrastructure solutions on a D&B and EPC basis, development and co-investment in real estate and renewables, and the manufacturing of renewable technologies. Recently, we have been experiencing rapid growth and expansion locally and regionally. Accordingly, we are looking for leaders who have big ideas and can embrace our vision to meet a variety of infrastructure needs across the MENA region through our three main business segments: Infrastructure Solutions, Development & Co-Investment in Real Estate and Renewables, and Manufacturing of Renewable Technologies. Job Summary The Procurement Director is responsible for leading and overseeing the organization's supply chain activities, including procurement, purchasing, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and material mobilization, ensuring the availability of materials, equipment, and services in line with project requirements. The role works closely with internal stakeholders including Contracts, Engineering, Planning, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Project Management, as well as suppliers, manufacturers, transporters, and subcontractors, to ensure timely delivery, quality, cost efficiency, and effective supply chain performance. The position will also be responsible for safeguarding company assets and materials, optimizing inventory levels, managing supplier and subcontractor relationships, and ensuring effective coordination between corporate functions and project sites. Job Relations Internal - All departments. External – Manufacturers, Suppliers, Transporters, Logistics Providers, and Subcontractors. Gender Male/Female Level Senior Management Industry EPC / Construction / Infrastructure Employment Type Full Time Job Location: Saudi Arabia Responsibilities • Develop and implement supply chain strategies covering procurement, purchasing, logistics, warehousing, and inventory management. • Lead the sourcing, selection, evaluation, and management of suppliers and subcontractors to ensure optimum quality, cost, reliability, and timely delivery. • Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Contracts, Finance, Quality, Logistics, and Project teams to ensure materials and services are aligned with project requirements and schedules. • Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with agreed quality, delivery, commercial, and contractual requirements. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors, and logistics providers. • Oversee material planning, purchasing, delivery, mobilization, and demobilization activities across projects. • Ensure effective warehouse management, including proper storage, handling, security, preservation, and tracking of materials and assets. • Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimum stock availability while minimizing excess, obsolete, damaged, or expired materials. • Oversee the transfer and movement of materials and equipment between projects, warehouses, and other company locations. • Ensure effective execution of logistics plans in coordination with suppliers, subcontractors, transportation companies, and project teams. • Monitor and control material returns, damaged materials, replacements, warranty claims, and related commercial matters in coordination with the Contracts Department. • Identify supply chain risks and develop appropriate mitigation and contingency plans to minimize disruption to project execution. • Monitor supply chain performance, costs, delivery schedules, and key performance indicators, providing regular reports to senior management. • Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvement, digitalization, and supply chain efficiency. • Ensure compliance with company policies, approved procurement procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations. • Lead, develop, and manage the Supply Chain team to ensure effective performance, accountability, and service delivery. • Support project teams in resolving critical supply, material, logistics, and subcontractor-related issues. • Ensure company materials, equipment, and other supply chain assets are properly controlled, protected, and efficiently utilized. • Provide supply chain insights and recommendations to senior management to support business and project decisions. • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor. Requirements Essential: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. • 15–18 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, or Materials Management, with at least 3 years in a managerial/senior management role, preferably within leading Infrastructure, EPC, or Construction companies. • Strong experience in procurement, sourcing, logistics, warehousing, inventory, and materials management within project-based environments. • Strong established network and relationships with major manufacturers, suppliers, subcontractors, and logistics providers. • Strong understanding of commercial, contractual, financial, and legal aspects of supply chain activities within the infrastructure/construction industry. • Strong knowledge of supplier and subcontractor management and performance evaluation. • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook. • Ability to work independently and effectively lead cross-functional teams. Desirable: • MBA, FIDIC, CIPS, CSCP, CLTD, or other relevant professional certification is preferred. • Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other ERP systems is preferred. • Proficiency in Arabic is preferred. • Experience working in a multicultural and multinational environment is preferred. Show more Show less