Procurement Excellence Senior Specialist

About Boutique Group

Boutique Group is redefining luxury hospitality by transforming Saudi Arabia’s most iconic historic and cultural palaces into ultra-luxury boutique hotels. With a commitment to storytelling, authenticity, and excellence, curating exceptional hospitality experiences that celebrate the Kingdom’s rich history while setting new benchmarks in the industry. Boutique Group’s growing portfolio includes The Red Palace, Al Hamra Palace, and Tuwaiq Palace, each being meticulously restored to preserve its historical significance while being reimagined for contemporary of ultra-luxury hospitality.

At Boutique Group, we lead the way in redefining what’s possible. Taking the exquisite, making it extraordinary, we are a culture that celebrates transformation. A young company for a youthful nation, our energy is honed and harnessed by the mentorship of hospitality’s leading names. Here, you can be part of something bigger, crafting luxury hospitality’s next chapter.

Job Details

Job Title

Procurement Excellence Senior Specialist

Reports to

Procurement Excellence Senior Manager

Sector

Procurement

Department

Excellence

Job Purpose

To support and execute procurement excellence initiatives, ensuring compliance with Boutique Group’s procurement policies and standards. The role focuses on enhancing process efficiency, analyzing procurement performance, and contributing to supplier management frameworks, while aligning with the strategic goals set by the Procurement Excellence Senior Manager.

Key Accountabilities

Operational Plans

• Assist in implementing procurement policies, frameworks, and systems to improve operational efficiency and compliance.
• Support the Procurement Excellence Senior Manager in driving process optimization initiatives and enhancing procurement workflows.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement in procurement activities.

Policies, Systems, Processes, Procedures, and Standards

• Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement policies, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Ensure adherence to established procurement systems and processes, identifying areas for improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
• Monitor compliance with internal and external regulations, promoting a risk-free and secure procurement environment.
• Provide input to refine and update procedures, ensuring procurement operations remain effective and aligned with best practices.

Performance Analysis and Reporting

• Collect, analyze, and report on procure performance metrics, including cost savings, process efficiency, and supplier compliance.
• Prepare performance dashboards and summaries for review by the Procurement Excellence Senior Manager.
• Use data analytics tools to identify trends and inform strategic procurement decisions.

Process Optimization

• Execute tasks to streamline procurement processes, reducing inefficiencies and improving cycle times.
• Assist in adopting and implementing digital procurement tools to improve accuracy, transparency, and reporting.
• Provide feedback on process bottlenecks and suggest solutions for workflow improvement.

Supplier Registration

• Support the maintenance and validation of Boutique Group’s approved supplier database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
• Assist in the supplier registration process by collecting required documentation, verifying compliance, and coordinating internal approvals.
• Facilitate onboarding sessions or communication to ensure suppliers are familiar with Boutique Group’s procurement policies, expectations, and code of conduct.

Supplier Performance Management

• Support the development and implementation of supplier evaluation and management frameworks.
• Monitor supplier performance and provide regular feedback to the Procurement Excellence Senior Manager.
• Assist in resolving supplier performance issues and implementing corrective measures.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure procurement activities adhere to Boutique Group’s ethical standards, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Participate in audits and compliance checks to maintain adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.
• Identify procurement-related risks and support the development of mitigation strategies.

Local Content

• Support the implementation of local content initiatives by promoting engagement with qualified Saudi-based suppliers and SMEs in alignment with Vision 2030 and Boutique Group’s procurement policies.
• Track and report local sourcing metrics to support compliance with national localization standards and ensure supplier evaluation processes give proper weight to local content contributions.

Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

• Contribute to the integration of sustainable and ethical practices into procurement activities.
• Monitor sustainability metrics for procurement initiatives and provide reports to the Procurement Excellence Senior Manager.

Reporting

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of procurement performance reports, dashboards, and compliance summaries in line with Boutique Group’s reporting standards.

Qualifications, Experience

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

3-4 years of Experience in any related field