head of procurement

Sulzer

<div>
 Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 The Head of Procurement is responsible for ensuring efficient and reliable supply of materials to support optimal production processes. The role is accountable for on-time material availability, fulfillment of quality requirements, delivery performance (OTD), and cost optimization. This position works closely with Regional Procurement, Category Managers, and the local management team to ensure alignment between procurement activities and business objectives.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Responsibility for the procurement activities of all direct materials and defined indirect materials in SSPC
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 Management of the local team of operational and category buyers
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 Alignment and challenging of commodity strategies with category managers and the Management Team
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 Support the coordination of procurement optimization activities across EMEA
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 Support purchasers in the optimization of procurement costs
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 Procurement controlling for SSPC
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 Support supplier management
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 Proactively engage and support company initiatives designed to promote a culture of safe working, environmental protection and continual improvement.
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 Remain accountable for the health, safety and welfare of their departmental workforce.
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 Ensure compliance to systems and procedures developed for the health and safety of the workforce and environmental protection
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 Ensure that Safe Systems of Work are developed and implemented for all activities, through risk assessment and operating procedures
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 Visibly lead EH&amp;S improvement through observation, intervention and workplace tours.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Qualifications / Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Technical or commercial university degree
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 Significant experience of working in an international matrix organization this could limit your choices too much
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 Significant management experience in the procurement of an engineering company
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 Proven skills in supply chain management, supplier development,
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 Excellent leadership, management and technical skills
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 Strong negotiation skills
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 Analytical skills and structured work
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 Excellent communication skills, motivation and a high level of personal responsibility
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 Managing and motivating teams and internal and external stakeholders
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 Being able to work within a matrix organization
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 Drive for results
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 Direct and indirect leadership skills
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 Ensuring accountability and integrity
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 High level of loyalty to the company
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 Strategic agility and global mindset
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 Decision making within a complex environment, taking care about local and EMEA targets
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 Functional / Technical competency
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 Interpersonal skills
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 Good MS Office skills and knowledge of relevant IT solutions, in particular SAP (MM)
 
 
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 What we offer you
 
 
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 Excellent opportunities for development, along with a competitive salary and company bonus scheme.
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 A great working environment.
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 Work Location: Riyadh- Industrial Area 2
 
 
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 Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
 
 
 We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
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Head of Procurement

Siemens Energy

<div>About the Role
Location: Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia 
Department: Grid Technologies
 
Mode of Employment: Permanent 
Position Title: Head of Procurement
A Snapshot of Your Day
As a Strategic Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient sourcing and supplier management to support the operational performance of the GIS factory in Dammam. You will be responsible for securing supply chain reliability, driving cost optimization, and implementing long-term procurement strategies aligned with global and regional objectives.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including operations, R&amp;D, and global procurement to ensure business continuity, supplier performance, and continuous improvement.
How You&rsquo;ll Make an Impact<ul>
<li>Ensure timely sourcing of materials and services to meet project demands, securing qualified suppliers with optimal cost, quality, and capacity
</li><li>Drive cost optimization initiatives through negotiations, localization, supplier reallocation, and engineering improvements
</li><li>Monitor and improve supplier performance, including On-Time Delivery (OTD), First Pass Yield (FPY), and capacity management
</li><li>Manage daily supplier relationships and negotiations to ensure supply chain stability and flexibility
</li><li>Execute supplier development strategies aligned with global and regional procurement objectives
</li><li>Increase localization rates, develop second-source strategies, and allocate business to high-performing suppliers
</li><li>Collaborate closely with R&amp;D teams to support new product development, including early supplier involvement, DFx analysis, and supplier sourcing
</li><li>Support cost optimization initiatives such as VAVE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) projects
</li><li>Ensure all procurement activities comply with Siemens Energy policies, standards, and integrity principles
</li><li>Leverage digital procurement tools to improve efficiency, data accuracy, and overall sourcing performance
</li><li>Stay up to date with digital trends and support the implementation of new tools and systems
</li></ul>What You Bring<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
</li><li>Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement within a relevant industry
</li><li>Experience in managing electrical or drive-related commodities is a plus
</li><li>Strong understanding of technical drawings, particularly casting and machining components
</li><li>Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
</li><li>Proficiency in procurement tools and digital systems
</li><li>Fluency in English (written and spoken); Arabic is a plus
</li></ul>Soft Skills<ul>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
</li><li>Proactive and results-driven approach
</li><li>Ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural teams
</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
</li><li>High level of ownership and accountability</li>
</ul>
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we&rsquo;re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character &ndash; no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Rewards<ul><li>
Working with a global team</li><li>
Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects</li><li>
Possibility to take over further tasks within the company</li><li>
Supportive work culture</li><li>
Medical benefits
</li><li>Remote/Flexible work</li><li>
Time off/Paid holidays</li><li>
Parental leave</li><li>
Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform</li></ul><ul>
<li>e-Learning</li>
<li>Mentorship</li>
<li>Coaching</li>
<li> Open feedback culture</li></ul></div>

<div>
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 Department:
 
 Grid Technologies
 
 
 
 Mode of Employment:
 
 Permanent
 
 
 
 Position Title:
 
 Head of Procurement
 
 
 
 A Snapshot of Your Day
 
 
 
 As a Strategic Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient sourcing and supplier management to support the operational performance of the GIS factory in Dammam. You will be responsible for securing supply chain reliability, driving cost optimization, and implementing long-term procurement strategies aligned with global and regional objectives.
 
 
 You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including operations, R&amp;D, and global procurement to ensure business continuity, supplier performance, and continuous improvement.
 
 
 
 How You&rsquo;ll Make An Impact
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure timely sourcing of materials and services to meet project demands, securing qualified suppliers with optimal cost, quality, and capacity
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive cost optimization initiatives through negotiations, localization, supplier reallocation, and engineering improvements
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor and improve supplier performance, including On-Time Delivery (OTD), First Pass Yield (FPY), and capacity management
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage daily supplier relationships and negotiations to ensure supply chain stability and flexibility
 </li>
 <li>
 Execute supplier development strategies aligned with global and regional procurement objectives
 </li>
 <li>
 Increase localization rates, develop second-source strategies, and allocate business to high-performing suppliers
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate closely with R&amp;D teams to support new product development, including early supplier involvement, DFx analysis, and supplier sourcing
 </li>
 <li>
 Support cost optimization initiatives such as VAVE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) projects
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure all procurement activities comply with Siemens Energy policies, standards, and integrity principles
 </li>
 <li>
 Leverage digital procurement tools to improve efficiency, data accuracy, and overall sourcing performance
 </li>
 <li>
 Stay up to date with digital trends and support the implementation of new tools and systems
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What You Bring
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement within a relevant industry
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in managing electrical or drive-related commodities is a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of technical drawings, particularly casting and machining components
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in procurement tools and digital systems
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluency in English (written and spoken); Arabic is a plus
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Soft Skills
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
 </li>
 <li>
 Proactive and results-driven approach
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
 </li>
 <li>
 High level of ownership and accountability
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Who is Siemens Energy?
 
 
 
 At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we&rsquo;re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.
 
 
 Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
 
 
 
 Our Commitment to Diversity
 
 
 
 Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character &ndash; no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
 
 
 
 Rewards
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Working with a global team
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
 </li>
 <li>
 Possibility to take over further tasks within the company
 </li>
 <li>
 Supportive work culture
 </li>
 <li>
 Medical benefits
 </li>
 <li>
 Remote/Flexible work
 </li>
 <li>
 Time off/Paid holidays
 </li>
 <li>
 Parental leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
 </li>
 <li>
 e-Learning
 </li>
 <li>
 Mentorship
 </li>
 <li>
 Coaching
 </li>
 <li>
 Open feedback culture
 
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Front End

<div>Front End is seeking a commercially astute and operationally grounded Director of Procurement to lead our procurement function across all eight solution verticals &mdash; Offshore, Energy, Industrial Facilities, Geoscience, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy &amp; Mobility, Space, and Mining. 
This role carries a dual mandate: serve as the primary procurement authority for Front End's maritime and offshore operations &mdash; including our Aramco-chartered vessel fleet &mdash; while simultaneously driving strategic sourcing, supplier development, and contract governance across the full breadth of the company's industrial and technology portfolio. 
Reporting directly to the Chairman &amp; CEO, the Director of Procurement will be a senior decision-maker who understands the commercial rhythm of the offshore and maritime industry, is fluent in BIMCO contract frameworks and MLC 2006 supply chain obligations, and can translate that expertise into procurement discipline across a fast-growing, multi-sector industrial group. Front End is a proud member of BIMCO and OCIMF, and operates under IMO and DNV standards &mdash; the right candidate will regard these not as compliance overhead but as professional foundations. 
Key responsibilities<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
1. Maritime &amp; offshore procurement (primary anchor)</h3><ul><li>
Lead all procurement for Front End's offshore vessel operations &mdash; technical spares, FIFI systems, life-saving appliances, navigational equipment, deck consumables, and port disbursements.</li><li>
Manage procurement obligations arising from Saudi Aramco time charter agreements, ensuring all items and services satisfy Charter Party technical schedules and avoid off-hire exposure.</li><li>
Apply BIMCO standard contract frameworks (SUPPLYTIME, SHIPMAN, CREWMAN, GENCON, etc.) in vendor agreements; ensure procurement documentation aligns with BIMCO best practice for offshore support vessel operations.</li><li>
Coordinate with the marine operations and shore support team to align procurement timelines with vessel schedules, dry-dock plans, and survey windows.</li><li>
Manage ship chandler, port agent, and technical service provider relationships across key ports in Saudi Arabia and GCC, and international call points.</li><li>
Ensure procurement decisions reflect OCIMF TMSA and SIRE requirements, supporting the fleet's third-party inspection readiness at all times.</li><li>
Procure crew welfare items, PPE, and consumables in compliance with MLC 2006 supply chain standards, in coordination with the Crewing Superintendent.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
2. Strategic procurement across all solution verticals</h3><ul><li>
Own the enterprise-wide procurement strategy covering all Front End solution segments: Energy, Industrial Facilities, Geoscience, Space, AI &amp; Autonomy, Mobility, and Mining.</li><li>
Develop category management plans for each vertical, identifying strategic versus tactical spend and building sourcing strategies accordingly.</li><li>
Lead high-value tendering and RFQ/RFP processes, ensuring competitive market testing, transparent evaluation, and audit-ready award decisions.</li><li>
Partner with Business Development to assess supplier capabilities and local content positioning when pursuing new Aramco and SABIC opportunities.</li><li>
Manage procurement input into project bids, ensuring cost accuracy, supplier commitments, and lead-time assumptions are correctly reflected in commercial proposals.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
3. Supplier management &amp; contract governance</h3><ul><li>
Build and govern a qualified supplier base across maritime, energy, industrial, and technology categories &mdash; regionally in KSA and GCC, and internationally through Front End's global strategic alliances.</li><li>
Lead major supplier contract negotiations, applying commercial leverage, total cost of ownership analysis, and risk-adjusted pricing models.</li><li>
Maintain and continuously improve Front End's Approved Vendor List (AVL), ensuring alignment with Saudi Aramco SRMS qualification requirements.</li><li>
Implement formal supplier performance management: KPIs, quarterly business reviews, escalation protocols, and corrective action frameworks.</li><li>
Identify and act on supply chain risks &mdash; geopolitical, logistical, and commercial &mdash; and maintain contingency sourcing for mission-critical items.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
4. Commercial &amp; cost discipline</h3><ul><li>
Drive year-on-year cost savings through strategic sourcing, spend consolidation, and supplier rationalization without compromising quality, safety, or delivery performance.</li><li>
Develop and maintain a procurement spend dashboard aligned to executive reporting cycles, covering committed, actioned, and forecasted spend by category and vertical.</li><li>
Partner with Finance to ensure procurement plans align with project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and working capital targets.</li><li>
Establish clear procurement authority levels and delegation matrices aligned to Front End's governance framework.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
5. Compliance, ethics &amp; regulatory alignment</h3><ul><li>
Ensure all procurement activities comply with Saudi procurement regulations, ZATCA requirements, and client supply chain codes of conduct.</li><li>
Maintain zero-tolerance enforcement of Front End's anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy, consistent with Saudi Anti-Bribery Law and signed agency agreements.</li><li>
Apply BIMCO's ethical standards and IMO supply chain requirements across all maritime vendor engagements.</li><li>
Maintain audit-ready tender files, award justifications, and contract modification records for all categories.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
6. Systems, team &amp; process leadership</h3><ul><li>
Build and lead a capable procurement team; set clear accountability frameworks aligned to Front End's five core values: Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Agility, and Community.</li><li>
Drive adoption and optimization of procurement modules within Front End's ERP environment (NetSuite), including purchase order workflows, vendor master management, and spend analytics.</li><li>
Integrate procurement workflows with Asana-based project management and the company's AI-enabled bid submission pipeline.</li><li>
Champion digital procurement tools and AI-assisted sourcing to improve cycle time, supplier discovery, and category intelligence.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Job Requirements</h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Essential</h3><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Maritime Studies, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.</li><li>
Minimum 12 years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a Director-level or equivalent senior leadership role.</li><li>
Demonstrated expertise in maritime and offshore procurement &mdash; vessel technical spares, charter party supply obligations, port services, and offshore support operations.</li><li>
Working knowledge of BIMCO standard contracts (SUPPLYTIME, SHIPMAN, CREWMAN, GENCON, etc.) and their commercial and procurement implications.</li><li>
Solid understanding of OCIMF TMSA, SIRE inspection standards, and MLC 2006 supply chain compliance.</li><li>
Direct experience managing procurement for Saudi Aramco or SABIC-linked projects, including familiarity with their AVL/SRMS qualification systems.</li><li>
Strong contract negotiation and commercial structuring capability with a track record of measurable cost performance.</li><li>
Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred</h3><ul><li>
CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement &amp; Supply) qualification or equivalent.</li><li>
Active BIMCO membership or BIMCO Education credentials.</li><li>
Experience across multiple industrial sectors beyond maritime &mdash; energy, geoscience, AI, or mining procurement is highly valued.</li><li>
Familiarity with ERP procurement modules (NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle Procurement Cloud).</li><li>
Saudi national (or GCC national) strongly preferred in line with Vision 2030 Saudization objectives.</li><li>
Experience within a multi-sector holding company or diversified industrial group.</li></ul></div>

Director of Procurement

Front End Limited Company

<div>
 Front End is seeking a commercially astute and operationally grounded Director of Procurement to lead our procurement function across all eight solution verticals &mdash; Offshore, Energy, Industrial Facilities, Geoscience, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy &amp; Mobility, Space, and Mining.
 
 
 This role carries a dual mandate: serve as the primary procurement authority for Front End's maritime and offshore operations &mdash; including our Aramco-chartered vessel fleet &mdash; while simultaneously driving strategic sourcing, supplier development, and contract governance across the full breadth of the company's industrial and technology portfolio.
 
 
 Reporting directly to the Chairman &amp; CEO, the Director of Procurement will be a senior decision-maker who understands the commercial rhythm of the offshore and maritime industry, is fluent in BIMCO contract frameworks and MLC 2006 supply chain obligations, and can translate that expertise into procurement discipline across a fast-growing, multi-sector industrial group. Front End is a proud member of BIMCO and OCIMF, and operates under IMO and DNV standards &mdash; the right candidate will regard these not as compliance overhead but as professional foundations.
 
 
 Key responsibilities
 
 
 1. Maritime &amp; offshore procurement (primary anchor)
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead all procurement for Front End's offshore vessel operations &mdash; technical spares, FIFI systems, life-saving appliances, navigational equipment, deck consumables, and port disbursements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage procurement obligations arising from Saudi Aramco time charter agreements, ensuring all items and services satisfy Charter Party technical schedules and avoid off-hire exposure.
 </li>
 <li>
 Apply BIMCO standard contract frameworks (SUPPLYTIME, SHIPMAN, CREWMAN, GENCON, etc.) in vendor agreements; ensure procurement documentation aligns with BIMCO best practice for offshore support vessel operations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate with the marine operations and shore support team to align procurement timelines with vessel schedules, dry-dock plans, and survey windows.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage ship chandler, port agent, and technical service provider relationships across key ports in Saudi Arabia and GCC, and international call points.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure procurement decisions reflect OCIMF TMSA and SIRE requirements, supporting the fleet's third-party inspection readiness at all times.
 </li>
 <li>
 Procure crew welfare items, PPE, and consumables in compliance with MLC 2006 supply chain standards, in coordination with the Crewing Superintendent.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 2. Strategic procurement across all solution verticals
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Own the enterprise-wide procurement strategy covering all Front End solution segments: Energy, Industrial Facilities, Geoscience, Space, AI &amp; Autonomy, Mobility, and Mining.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop category management plans for each vertical, identifying strategic versus tactical spend and building sourcing strategies accordingly.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead high-value tendering and RFQ/RFP processes, ensuring competitive market testing, transparent evaluation, and audit-ready award decisions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with Business Development to assess supplier capabilities and local content positioning when pursuing new Aramco and SABIC opportunities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage procurement input into project bids, ensuring cost accuracy, supplier commitments, and lead-time assumptions are correctly reflected in commercial proposals.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 3. Supplier management &amp; contract governance
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Build and govern a qualified supplier base across maritime, energy, industrial, and technology categories &mdash; regionally in KSA and GCC, and internationally through Front End's global strategic alliances.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead major supplier contract negotiations, applying commercial leverage, total cost of ownership analysis, and risk-adjusted pricing models.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain and continuously improve Front End's Approved Vendor List (AVL), ensuring alignment with Saudi Aramco SRMS qualification requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement formal supplier performance management: KPIs, quarterly business reviews, escalation protocols, and corrective action frameworks.
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and act on supply chain risks &mdash; geopolitical, logistical, and commercial &mdash; and maintain contingency sourcing for mission-critical items.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 4. Commercial &amp; cost discipline
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Drive year-on-year cost savings through strategic sourcing, spend consolidation, and supplier rationalization without compromising quality, safety, or delivery performance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain a procurement spend dashboard aligned to executive reporting cycles, covering committed, actioned, and forecasted spend by category and vertical.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with Finance to ensure procurement plans align with project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and working capital targets.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish clear procurement authority levels and delegation matrices aligned to Front End's governance framework.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 5. Compliance, ethics &amp; regulatory alignment
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure all procurement activities comply with Saudi procurement regulations, ZATCA requirements, and client supply chain codes of conduct.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain zero-tolerance enforcement of Front End's anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy, consistent with Saudi Anti-Bribery Law and signed agency agreements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Apply BIMCO's ethical standards and IMO supply chain requirements across all maritime vendor engagements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain audit-ready tender files, award justifications, and contract modification records for all categories.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 6. Systems, team &amp; process leadership
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Build and lead a capable procurement team; set clear accountability frameworks aligned to Front End's five core values: Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Agility, and Community.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive adoption and optimization of procurement modules within Front End's ERP environment (NetSuite), including purchase order workflows, vendor master management, and spend analytics.
 </li>
 <li>
 Integrate procurement workflows with Asana-based project management and the company's AI-enabled bid submission pipeline.
 </li>
 <li>
 Champion digital procurement tools and AI-assisted sourcing to improve cycle time, supplier discovery, and category intelligence.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Job Requirements
 
 
 
 Essential
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Maritime Studies, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 12 years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a Director-level or equivalent senior leadership role.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrated expertise in maritime and offshore procurement &mdash; vessel technical spares, charter party supply obligations, port services, and offshore support operations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Working knowledge of BIMCO standard contracts (SUPPLYTIME, SHIPMAN, CREWMAN, GENCON, etc.) and their commercial and procurement implications.
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid understanding of OCIMF TMSA, SIRE inspection standards, and MLC 2006 supply chain compliance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Direct experience managing procurement for Saudi Aramco or SABIC-linked projects, including familiarity with their AVL/SRMS qualification systems.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong contract negotiation and commercial structuring capability with a track record of measurable cost performance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement &amp; Supply) qualification or equivalent.
 </li>
 <li>
 Active BIMCO membership or BIMCO Education credentials.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience across multiple industrial sectors beyond maritime &mdash; energy, geoscience, AI, or mining procurement is highly valued.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with ERP procurement modules (NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle Procurement Cloud).
 </li>
 <li>
 Saudi national (or GCC national) strongly preferred in line with Vision 2030 Saudization objectives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience within a multi-sector holding company or diversified industrial group.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking an experienced Senior Director - Procurement to lead and oversee procurement activities within the Sustainable Development Unit (SDU). This pivotal role involves managing procurement strategies and processes to support sustainable initiatives and projects aligned with Qiddiya&rsquo;s vision to become a world-leading entertainment and lifestyle destination.
The Senior Director - Procurement will provide leadership in establishing and maintaining the procurement management framework, governance, and operating model for QDC HQ within the Construction Management vertical. Ensure procurement policies, processes, and standards are developed and consistently applied across all Business Units / Sectors in alignment with QIC governance and Central Procurement Unit (CPU) requirements. Acts as the Client‑side functional authority for procurement, supporting project delivery through strategic sourcing, market engagement, and assurance. Provides leadership for assigned HQ special initiatives and critical procurement packages, accountable for achieving value for money, supply certainty, compliance, and delivery objectives.
Responsibilities:<ul><li><ul><li>
Establish, update, and maintain the procurement governance framework, policies, processes, procedures, manuals, and templates for consultants, contractors, suppliers, and long‑lead items, aligned with QIC governance, CPU policies, and Delegation of Authority.</li><li>
Define procurement stage gates, approval pathways, assurance checkpoints, and detailed RACI matrices applicable across all projects and delivery models.</li><li>
Develop and implement scalable procurement strategies aligned with Qiddiya Investment Company objectives, programme sequencing, risk allocation, and delivery priorities.</li><li>
Establish and manage procurement frameworks for consultants, contractors, and suppliers to enable consistency, speed, governance, and controlled flexibility across asset types.</li><li>
Act as the functional lead for procurement of consultants, contractors, specialist suppliers, and strategic packages, providing governance and assurance over sourcing strategies, tender approaches, and supplier selection.</li><li>
Lead strategic and critical procurement initiatives, including high‑risk and capacity‑constrained categories (e.g. tower cranes and long‑lead items), ensuring market capacity, value optimization, and delivery certainty.</li><li>
Provide market intelligence, supplier insights, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership to support informed decision‑making and proactive risk management.</li><li>
Establish and oversee supplier evaluation, performance management, and risk frameworks, covering delivery performance, quality, commercial behavior, HSE, and ethical compliance.</li><li>
Monitor procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies to address supply chain disruptions, capacity constraints, and performance issues.</li><li>
Act as QDC&rsquo;s primary interface with the Central Procurement Unit, ensuring alignment with CPU processes, approvals, and sourcing strategies while safeguarding project and programme delivery objectives.</li><li>
Support Business Units and Project Directors with specialist procurement expertise, assurance reviews, and escalation support, without assuming project‑level execution accountability.</li><li>
Lead the build‑up, structuring, and development of the HQ Procurement function, including definition of the target operating model and matrix support to projects.</li><li>
Coordinate input from Business Units on procurement processes, standards, and lessons learned, updating documentation as part of the continuous improvement cycle.</li><li>
Support the HQ Executive Director in preparation of executive presentations and submissions for business line strategies, procurement approvals, budgets, and governance forums.</li><li>
Accountable for delivery of assigned HQ special initiatives or procurement programs, including approvals, reporting, stakeholder management, and closeout.</li><li>
Lead or support preparation of training materials for procurement policies and processes, and participate in training, mentoring, and capability‑building programs across QDC.</li></ul></li></ul>
Applications closing on 22nd April 2026. 
Requirements 
Education<ul><li><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in architecture or engineering is minimum.</li><li>
Master&rsquo;s Degree in related fields is preferred.</li></ul></li></ul>
Specific Skills Required<ul><li><ul><li>
Significant experience (5+ years) in KSA within large‑scale developments or giga‑projects.</li><li>
Thorough knowledge of procurement governance, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management principles.</li><li>
Proven experience establishing procurement frameworks, policies, and assurance models for complex, multi‑project programs.</li><li>
Strong understanding of multiple delivery models, including Self‑Delivery, Construction Management, Delivery Partner, and Traditional contracting.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience in strategic and long‑lead procurement, market engagement, and supplier capacity management.</li><li>
Proven leadership in providing central functional procurement services to internal BUs and senior stakeholders.</li><li>
Strong stakeholder management skills across executive leadership, project teams, CPU, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
High level of professionalism, judgment, and commercial acumen.</li><li>
Strong problem‑solving and risk management capability.</li><li>
Excellent time management and ability to operate effectively under pressure.</li></ul></li></ul>
Experience<ul><li><ul><li>
25 years&rsquo; experience, of which at least 5 years must be in a senior leadership role overseeing construction delivery or project execution within large programs or the consulting / delivery industry.</li></ul></li></ul> 

Benefits 
Comprehensive benefits package</div>

Senior Director - Procurement - SDU - 20012791 - CDU8

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 Our client is a diversified Saudi group with significant procurement spend across operations, projects, and services. Procurement is being repositioned as a strategic value-driving function.
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 The Chief Procurement Officer will lead group-wide procurement strategy, governance, and sourcing excellence. This role will oversee strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and contract standardisation. A key mandate will be improving cost visibility, risk management, and supplier performance. The CPO will work closely with finance, operations, and legal teams. This role will also support ESG and local content initiatives. The position carries board-level visibility and influence.
 
 
 
 Candidate Profile
 
 
 
 Candidates must have senior procurement leadership experience within large, complex organisations. Strong exposure to governance, sourcing strategy, and supplier negotiations is essential. Experience in Saudi Arabia is highly preferred. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong commercial judgment, leadership maturity, and stakeholder influence. Professional procurement qualifications are advantageous.
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