governance specialist

Talent 360 ME

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 About Us
 
 
 
 SiFi is a rapidly growing B2B Fin-Tech company transforming expense management for businesses in Saudi Arabia. As a licensed EMI from the Saudi Central Bank, we empower companies with innovative tools to simplify finance management.
 
 
 
 
 Position Overview
 
 
 
 
 The Data Protection &amp; Governance Specialist is responsible for establishing and managing the organization's data protection, privacy, and data governance program. The role ensures compliance with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and National Data Management Office (NDMO) requirements.
 
 
 The role coordinates the development of governance frameworks, policies, and operational practices that ensure personal and organizational data are managed securely, responsibly, and in accordance with regulatory expectations.
 
 
 The position works closely with cybersecurity, legal, compliance, technology, and business teams to embed data governance and privacy practices across the organization.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Personal Data Protection (PDPL)
 
 
 
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 Establish and maintain the organization's privacy governance framework
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 Develop and maintain data protection policies, procedures, and standards
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 Define data privacy-related KPIs and monitor them periodically
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 Lead and coordinate Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA / DPIA) for systems and initiatives involving personal data
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 Maintain records of personal data processing activities
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 Ensure processes exist to manage data subject rights requests (access, correction,deletion)
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 Support incident response processes related to personal data breaches
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 Provide guidance to internal teams regarding proper handling of personal data
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 Support regulatory alignment with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
 
 
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 Data Governance &amp; NDMO Compliance
 
 
 
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 Lead the implementation of a data governance framework aligned with NDMO standards
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 Establish and maintain the organization's data classification framework
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 Define and coordinate data ownership and stewardship models across the organization
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 Develop policies governing data lifecycle management, including retention and disposal
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 Support implementation of data quality management and metadata standards
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 Maintain data inventory and data asset management documentation
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 Coordinate NDMO compliance assessments and remediation activities
 
 
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 Governance Coordination &amp; Awareness
 
 
 
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 Promote awareness of data protection and data governance requirements across theorganization
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 Provide guidance to business units on proper data handling and classification
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 Support the development of training programs related to data protection and governance
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 Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Technology teams to ensure regulatory alignment
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Systems, Law, or related field.
 
 
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 2-4 years of experience in data protection, privacy, data governance, or cybersecurity governance roles
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 Experience working in regulated environments such as financial services or fintech
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 Familiarity with PDPL, NDMO, and regulatory governance frameworks is preferred
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 Saudi Nationality
 
 
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 Preferred Certifications
 
 
 
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 CIPP/E or CIPP/M - Certified Information Privacy Professional
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 ISO 27001 Foundation or Lead Implementer
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 Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
 
 
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 Key Skills
 
 
 
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 Strong understanding of data protection and privacy principles
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 Knowledge of data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance
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 Ability to develop policies and governance documentation
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 Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills
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 Strong analytical and organizational capabilities
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Data Protection & Governance Specialist

Power International Holding

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 We are seeking a qualified and experienced Corporate Policy &amp; Governance Specialist to join our organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and governing the corporate policy framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Draft, review, and standardize corporate policies, procedures, and governance documents.
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 Establish, manage, and enhance the corporate policy framework and policy lifecycle.
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 Ensure all policies comply with relevant regulatory, compliance, and governance standards.
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 Collaborate with business units and subject matter experts to develop practical and implementable policies.
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 Maintain the Group policy register, including documentation, updates, and version control.
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 Support policy rollout activities, including communication, training, and periodic policy reviews.
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 Requirements
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law, Business Administration, Governance, or a related field (Master&rsquo;s degree preferred).
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 5&ndash;10 years of professional experience in corporate governance, policy drafting, compliance, or consulting environments.
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 Strong technical writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
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 Previous experience in a holding company, regulated entity, or large corporate environment is preferred.
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Corporate Policy & Governance Specialist

Talent 360

<div>About Us
SiFi is a rapidly growing B2B Fin-Tech company transforming expense management for businesses in Saudi Arabia. As a licensed EMI from the Saudi Central Bank, we empower companies with innovative tools to simplify finance management. 
Position Overview
The Data Protection &amp; Governance Specialist is responsible for establishing and managing the organization&rsquo;s data protection, privacy, and data governance program. The role ensures compliance with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and National Data Management Office (NDMO) requirements.
The role coordinates the development of governance frameworks, policies, and operational practices that ensure personal and organizational data are managed securely, responsibly, and in accordance with regulatory expectations.
The position works closely with cybersecurity, legal, compliance, technology, and business teams to embed data governance and privacy practices across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Personal Data Protection (PDPL)<ul><li>Establish and maintain the organization&rsquo;s privacy governance framework.</li><li>Develop and maintain data protection policies, procedures, and standards.</li><li>Define data privacy-related KPIs and monitor them periodically.</li><li>Lead and coordinate Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA / DPIA) for systems and initiatives involving personal data.</li><li>Maintain records of personal data processing activities.</li><li>Ensure processes exist to manage data subject rights requests (access, correction,deletion).</li><li>Support incident response processes related to personal data breaches.</li><li>Provide guidance to internal teams regarding proper handling of personal data.</li><li>Support regulatory alignment with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).</li></ul>
Data Governance &amp; NDMO Compliance<ul><li>Lead the implementation of a data governance framework aligned with NDMO standards.</li><li>Establish and maintain the organization&rsquo;s data classification framework.</li><li>Define and coordinate data ownership and stewardship models across the organization.</li><li>Develop policies governing data lifecycle management, including retention and disposal.</li><li>Support implementation of data quality management and metadata standards.</li><li>Maintain data inventory and data asset management documentation.</li><li>Coordinate NDMO compliance assessments and remediation activities.</li></ul>
Governance Coordination &amp; Awareness<ul><li>Promote awareness of data protection and data governance requirements across theorganization.</li><li>Provide guidance to business units on proper data handling and classification.</li><li>Support the development of training programs related to data protection and governance.</li><li>Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Technology teams to ensure regulatory alignment.</li></ul> 
Requirements 
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Systems, Law, or related field.<ul><li>2&ndash;4 years of experience in data protection, privacy, data governance, or cybersecurity governance roles.</li><li>Experience working in regulated environments such as financial services or fintech.</li><li>Familiarity with PDPL, NDMO, and regulatory governance frameworks is preferred.</li><li>Saudi Nationality
</li></ul>Preferred Certifications<ul><li>CIPP/E or CIPP/M &ndash; Certified Information Privacy Professional</li><li>ISO 27001 Foundation or Lead Implementer</li><li>Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)</li></ul>
Key Skills<ul><li>Strong understanding of data protection and privacy principles.</li><li>Knowledge of data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Ability to develop policies and governance documentation.</li><li>Strong stakeholder coordination and communication skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and organizational capabilities.</li></ul></div>

Brainlake

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 The Data Governance Chief Specialist owns the design and enforcement of the Government-Wide data governance framework &mdash; policies, standards, KPIs, and operating model. You will work directly with senior government stakeholders, lead cross-entity governance bodies, and drive measurable improvements in data quality, sharing, and management maturity at a national level
 
 
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 Lead development and continuous enhancement of the Government-Wide data governance framework &mdash; including policies, standards, and operating model
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 Define, measure, and enforce compliance with government data policies through structured monitoring, audits, and performance tracking
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 Drive the development, rollout, and governance of Government-Wide data performance indices to assess and uplift data quality, sharing, and management capability across entities
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 Lead the end-to-end KPI measurement cycle: data collection, validation, scoring, and quality assurance
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 Maintain and govern the Government-Wide data information model &mdash; enterprise data architecture, key data domains, and relationships
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 Maintain and govern the central data catalogue, metadata, and reference data; resolve cross-entity inconsistencies and ownership conflicts
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 Promote and enable cross-entity data sharing through engagement, platform adoption, and a collaborative data culture
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 Operationalize governance bodies (Data Committees, Working Groups) for oversight, alignment, and escalation management
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 Provide strategic oversight on data-related risks and integrate with enterprise risk management
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 Engage senior stakeholders across government to align governance priorities with strategic and transformation initiatives
 
 
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 Lead continuous improvement of the internal governance team's practices and performance
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's in Data Management, Business Administration, IT, or a related field; Master's preferred
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 20+ years of progressive experience in data governance, data management, information architecture, or digital transformation &mdash; with deep expertise in policy design, data modelling, and enterprise data architecture
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 Demonstrated track record establishing or scaling enterprise-level or national-scale data governance functions, including compliance and performance measurement frameworks
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 Strong working knowledge of global frameworks &mdash; DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM, ISO 8000, or equivalent
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 Hands-on experience implementing and governing data policies, standards, and operating models in complex multi-entity or multinational environments
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 Comfortable engaging C-suite, ministerial, or board-level stakeholders
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 Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is a plus
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Data Governance Chief Specialist

SFAI Qatar

We are seeking a highly experienced HR Procedures Development &amp; Governance Specialist to lead the review, development, and implementation of a comprehensive Human Resources Procedures Manual. The role will ensure full compliance with Qatar Civil Service HR Law, Executive Regulations, and government HR governance standards, while enhancing transparency, consistency, and accountability across all HR operations.Key Responsibilities1. Review of Existing HR Procedures<ul><li>Review the current HR Procedures Manual and related documentation.</li><li>Identify gaps, inconsistencies, outdated practices, and compliance issues.</li><li>Assess alignment with:</li><li>Qatar Civil Service HR Law</li><li>Executive Regulations</li><li>Civil Service &amp; Government Development Bureau circulars</li><li>Ministry of Finance HR-related circulars</li><li>Government HR best practices</li></ul>2. Development of HR Procedures ManualDevelop and document standardized HR procedures covering the full employee lifecycle, including:Workforce Planning<ul><li>Manpower planning and workforce analysis</li><li>Staffing plans and position creation/approval processes</li></ul>Recruitment &amp; Selection<ul><li>Recruitment procedures and coordination with Kawader</li><li>Interviews, selection, approvals, offers, and onboarding</li></ul>Employee Lifecycle Management<ul><li>Onboarding</li><li>Probation management</li><li>Staff rotation and internal transfers</li></ul>Employee Status Changes<ul><li>Promotions</li><li>Position reclassification</li><li>Acting assignments</li><li>Secondments</li><li>Changes in employment status</li></ul>Leave Management<ul><li>Annual leave planning and analysis</li><li>Sick leave and special leave</li><li>Leave balance monitoring</li></ul>Performance Management<ul><li>Annual performance appraisals</li><li>Mid-year reviews</li><li>Performance improvement procedures</li></ul>Attendance &amp; Working Hours<ul><li>Attendance monitoring</li><li>Permission hours</li><li>Overtime procedures</li></ul>Compensation &amp; Benefits<ul><li>Allowances</li><li>Overtime payments</li><li>Leave compensation</li></ul>Employee Relations<ul><li>Disciplinary actions</li><li>Investigations</li><li>Grievances and appeals</li></ul>End-of-Service<ul><li>Resignation</li><li>Termination</li><li>Retirement procedures</li></ul>3. Compliance &amp; Governance<ul><li>Ensure all HR procedures are compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and government directives.</li><li>Embed governance controls, accountability, and audit-ready documentation into all HR processes.</li></ul>4. Process Mapping &amp; Documentation<ul><li>Develop clear step-by-step process maps.</li><li>Create:</li><li>Workflow diagrams</li><li>Approval matrices</li><li>Roles and responsibilities</li><li>Standard HR forms and templates</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; ExperienceEducation<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in:</li><li>Human Resources</li><li>Business Administration</li><li>Public Administration</li><li>Law or a related field</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Minimum 10&ndash;15 years of progressive HR experience.</li><li>Proven experience in developing HR policies and procedures for government or semi-government entities.</li><li>Strong practical knowledge of:</li><li>Qatar Civil Service HR Law</li><li>Executive Regulations</li><li>Civil Service &amp; Government Development Bureau requirements</li><li>Government HR frameworks and governance practices</li></ul>Core Skills &amp; Competencies<ul><li>HR policy and procedures development</li><li>Process mapping and workflow design</li><li>Government HR compliance and governance</li><li>Professional documentation and manual development</li><li>Analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Change management and stakeholder engagement</li></ul>Pay: QAR14,000.00 per monthExperience:<ul><li>similar role : 10 years (Required)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Qatar ID (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

HR Policies & Procedures Development Expert

Azhar Holding

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 We are looking for a
 
 Governance &amp; Compliance Senior Specialist
 
 to join our team and lead the development and implementation of corporate governance and compliance frameworks across the organization. This role plays a critical part in ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening internal controls, and promoting a culture of transparency and accountability.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Develop, establish and implement corporate governance frameworks, policies, and procedures
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 Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations and applicable laws
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 Monitor regulatory updates and assess organizational impact
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 Lead internal compliance reviews and support audit activities
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 Identify and mitigate governance and compliance risks
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 Establish and maintain company-wide policies and controls
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 Deliver compliance training and promote awareness across the organization
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 Prepare reports for governance committee
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 Requirements
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law, Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or related field
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 5+ years of experience in governance, compliance, or risk management
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 Experience in holding companies, construction, real estate sectors is preferred
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 Strong knowledge of Saudi regulatory environment and governance frameworks
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 Professional certifications in Governance/Compliance/Risk are a plus
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 Knowledgeable in Saudi Law
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 Skills
 
 
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 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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 Excellent communication and stakeholder management
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 High attention to detail and integrity
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 Ability to develop and enforce policies effectively
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Governance & Compliance Senior Specialist

JDL Recruitment

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 Procurement Intelligence Specialist | Dubai
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Join a leading data centre developer in the Middle East and play a key role in driving procurement intelligence, governance, and operational excellence. Acting as the engine of the procurement function, you will be responsible for enhancing policies, procedures, analytics, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives that support strategic growth and best-in-class procurement performance.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Lead procurement intelligence, governance, and operational excellence across the function.
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 Develop, implement, and continuously improve procurement policies, procedures, and controls.
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 Own procurement analytics, dashboards, KPI reporting, and management information for leadership teams.
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 Identify cost-saving, efficiency, and process improvement opportunities across sourcing and procurement activities.
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 Ensure compliance with internal governance, regulatory requirements, and procurement best practice.
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 Drive digitisation, automation, and system enhancement initiatives within procurement operations.
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 Support strategic sourcing decisions through market intelligence, spend analysis, and supplier insights.
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 Partner with finance, legal, and business stakeholders to strengthen procurement performance and controls.
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 Lead continuous improvement programmes to enhance service levels, efficiency, and commercial outcomes.
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 Build and develop a high-performing procurement operations and intelligence capability.
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 This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-growth organisation with significant career progression potential. A strategic and high-impact role, you will take ownership of a critical function while working alongside a high-performing leadership team.
 
 
 
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Procurement Operations Manager

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