Director - Procurement - Transport - 20005786 - DA3

Qiddiya
Riyadh
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Negotiation","Communication","Stakeholder management","Leadership"]

Director - Procurement for Transport leads procurement initiatives within the Transport division, shaping procurement strategy for transportation projects, overseeing sourcing, supplier evaluation, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management, while collaborating with project managers and engineers to align procurement with project schedules and governance. Focused on risk, compliance, and cost-efficiency through innovation in transport procurement.

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Director - Procurement - Transport - 20005786 - DA3

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Job Summary

Director - Procurement for Transport leads procurement initiatives within the Transport division, shaping procurement strategy for transportation projects, overseeing sourcing, supplier evaluation, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management, while collaborating with project managers and engineers to align procurement with project schedules and governance. Focused on risk, compliance, and cost-efficiency through innovation in transport procurement.
Location: Riyadh
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies tailored to the transport sector’s requirements.
  • •Lead the procurement lifecycle including sourcing, supplier evaluation, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management specific to transport-related goods and services.
  • •Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define procurement needs and ensure timely delivery aligned with project schedules.
  • •Manage supplier performance, risk, and compliance ensuring quality standards are met consistently.
  • •Stay abreast of transport industry procurement trends, technologies, and market movements to drive innovation and cost-efficiency.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • •Minimum 10 years of procurement experience with at least 5 years in transport or infrastructure-related procurement.
  • •Proven track record of managing complex procurement projects and supplier contracts in the transport sector.
  • •Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • •Experience leading and developing procurement teams to deliver high performance.
Experience:10+ yearsTransportProcurementInfrastructureReal estate
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:NegotiationCommunicationStakeholder managementLeadership
Languages:English

Company Brief

Qiddiya
Developing Qiddiya City, a PIF-backed giga-project near Riyadh delivering theme parks, sports venues, cultural attractions, hospitality, and entertainment ecosystems to drive tourism, jobs, and economic diversification under Saudi Vision 2030.
Industry: Real Estate Development
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Founded: 2018
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