Manager – Procurement

The Manager – Procurement (Development & Construction) is responsible for leading the procurement of large-scale development and construction of Built Assets and Infrastructure. The role focuses on delivering optimal value through robust procurement strategies, effective stakeholder management, and strong commercial governance, while building a high-performing procurement team aligned with KSIA’s delivery objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of major development and construction procurement packages, from RFP preparation through Recommendation to Award.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that optimize cost, risk, and schedule outcomes.
• Lead and negotiate high-value, multi-billion SAR development and construction contracts.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing procurement team with strong capability and accountability.
• Drive delivery at pace in a high-growth, dynamic
• Support future scalability of the function and demonstrate readiness for progression into more senior leadership roles.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in procurement within large-scale development and construction projects, with a minimum of 5 years in management position.
• Proven track record in complex mega or giga projects. Experience in KSA is an advantage.
• Extensive experience negotiating large, complex, high-value contracts.
• Experience within PIF portfolio entities, giga projects, or complex development programs is an advantage.
• Exposure to early stage Built Asset and Infrastructure packaging strategies is preferred.
• Familiarity with localisation and Local Content programs.
• MCIPS Chartered Professional or MRICS status is preferred.
• Engineering Degree is preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen with advanced negotiation and contracting skills.
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to build and inspire high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influence, and communication skills.
• High resilience and adaptability in fast-paced, agile environments.
• Strong execution discipline with the ability to balance speed, quality, and governance.
• Collaborative, culturally aware leader with a “one-team” delivery mindset.