senior sourcing manager

NICE ONE

<div>Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Buyer to join our procurement team. The successful candidate will manage sourcing and purchasing activities, build strong supplier relationships, ensure timely delivery of products, and contribute to cost-saving and inventory optimization initiatives. This role requires strong negotiation skills, analytical ability, and experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>
Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories to ensure supply continuity, quality, and competitive pricing.</li><li>
Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers; manage ongoing supplier performance, conduct regular reviews, and resolve performance or quality issues promptly.</li><li>
Procurement Execution: Create and issue purchase orders, monitor order confirmations, track deliveries, and ensure accuracy of pricing and terms in accordance with company policy.</li><li>
Negotiation &amp; Cost Management: Lead negotiations for pricing, lead times, payment terms, and service levels to achieve cost savings and improve total cost of ownership.</li><li>
Inventory Optimization: Collaborate with demand planning and warehouse teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels, reduce excess stock, and minimize stockouts.</li><li>
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, quality, logistics, and finance teams to align procurement activities with business needs and ensure smooth product launches and replenishment.</li><li>
Compliance &amp; Risk Management: Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements; identify and mitigate supply risks.</li><li>
Reporting &amp; Analysis: Prepare regular reports on spend, supplier performance, savings, and market trends; use data to inform sourcing decisions and continuous improvement.</li><li>
Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and refinement of procurement processes, systems, and tools to increase efficiency and transparency.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Skills and Qualifications</h3><ul><li>
Experience: 5+ years of procurement, buying, or category management experience, preferably in retail, consumer goods, or related industries.</li><li>
Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred.</li><li>
Technical Skills: Proficiency with procurement systems and Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is an advantage.</li><li>
Negotiation &amp; Commercial Acumen: Strong negotiation skills and a proven track record of delivering cost savings and value from suppliers.</li><li>
Analytical Ability: Comfortable analyzing spend data, supplier metrics, and market information to drive decisions and improvements.</li><li>
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; able to interact professionally with internal stakeholders and external partners.</li><li>
Organization &amp; Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a dynamic environment.</li><li>
Teamwork &amp; Leadership: Collaborative mindset, able to work across teams and mentor junior procurement staff.</li><li>
Legal Eligibility: Legal authorization to work in the country of employment is required.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Working Environment and Benefits</h4><ul><li>
Collaborative Team: Join a cross-functional team focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.</li><li>
Professional Development: Access to training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities within the company.</li><li>
Compensation &amp; Benefits: Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and standard employee benefits.</li></ul>
We are committed to an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process upon request.</div>

Senior Buyer

Qiddiya Investment Company

<div>Qiddiya Investment Company is a Saudi holding and development company leading major investments in entertainment, sports, and culture, including the development of Qiddiya City and related destination offerings. This is an opportunity to join a business shaping large-scale destination experiences while supporting the financial discipline, governance, and commercial oversight needed to deliver complex operations effectively.
As Senior Director - Finance and Control, you will lead a broad function at the heart of City Operations, helping align financial management, governance, risk, procurement, and contract oversight with operational priorities. The role has significant cross-functional impact, partnering closely with central teams to translate operational needs into clear, effective financial and commercial processes that support performance, accountability, and control.
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Lead the centralized Finance and Control function across City Operations, covering finance, governance, risk, controls, procurement, and contract management.</li><li>
Oversee the Finance, Governance Risk &amp; Controls, and Contracts &amp; Procurement teams, ensuring clear priorities, accountability, and effective ways of working.</li><li>
Support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cost control for City Operations in coordination with central Finance.</li><li>
Oversee invoicing, service charge management, cost recovery, and related controls to support operational performance.</li><li>Lead financial efficiency initiatives by maximizing the utilization of all revenue streams and driving cost-efficiency and optimization programs to improve operational effectiveness and financial performance.</li></ul><ul><li>
Support governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, including forums, policies, committees&rsquo; managements and standards.</li><li>
Oversee business continuity planning and ensure key operational risks are identified, monitored, escalated, and mitigated.</li><li>
Lead procurement and contract management oversight, ensuring sourcing, approvals, vendor performance, and contract lifecycle activities align with company requirements.</li><li>
Coordinate with central functions including Finance, Procurement, Legal, Risk, and Compliance to address City Operations requirements.</li><li>
Support the development of City Operations processes, procedures, delegation of authority requirements, and financial controls.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Operations or project management, or urban management.</li><li>
12-15 years of relevant experience, including senior-level experience in finance, governance, risk, controls, procurement, contract management, or commercial operations.</li><li>
Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, reporting, cost control, invoicing, service charge, and cost recovery mechanisms.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of procurement, contract lifecycle management, vendor performance, and commercial controls.</li><li>
Experience establishing or operating governance, risk, compliance, controls, and business continuity frameworks.</li><li>
Experience coordinating with central corporate functions and translating operational requirements into financial and commercial processes.</li><li>
Eligibility to work in Saudi Arabia.</li><li>
Background in real estate, infrastructure, or other asset-heavy operations is a plus.</li></ul></li></ul></div>

Senior Director - Finance and Control - REQ80 - DA3

Amazon

<div>
 
 Description
 
 
 
 Are you ready to join a dynamic and fast-paced Global Procurement Organization (GPO) supporting Amazon Stores Operations? By Becoming a part of EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) Site Procurement Operations (SPO) Team, you will have the opportunity to lead and deliver strategic procurement projects for our internal business partners at local, national, regional, and global levels. In the role of Senior Buyer, you will be a business partner for our sites, working in a cross-functional environment with Operations, Procurement peers, support departments, and suppliers. This role empowers you to procure value-adding solutions for the business. You will also play a key role in driving continuous improvement, innovation, sustainability, and mitigating legal and supply risks through your procurement mission.
 
 
 Key job responsibilities
 
 
 Overall the role delivers Key SPO Performance Indicators targets that deliver value for the Business such as savings, compliance, sustainability, Invoice on Hold and more
 
 
 
 Sourcing And Projects Delivery
 
 
 
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 Manage the SPO Process and policy, from needs detection to execution of sourcing requirements, at local, regional, country, and cross continent levels.
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 Anticipate and understand the business needs, to provide the right Procurement strategy with optimal requirements.
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 Lead sourcing, suppliers&rsquo; due diligence, negotiations, risk assessments, and other best practices, using Coupa (ERP) and other tools.
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 Conduct market research and evaluate Suppliers manufacturing capabilities to enhance/develop GPO Suppliers base, for current and future needs.
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 Deliver projects (RFI, RFQ, etc) with different spend thresholds / complexity / risks / confidentiality / and time constraints. Analyze solutions and make recommendations to the Business.
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 Execute and support GPO projects and initiatives (tenders, cost optimizations, sustainability, process improvements etc.) of different scales and magnitudes. Additionally, support the critical yearly peak readiness (e.g. capturing and documenting Lesson Learned and Successes, creating pre-peak readiness presentations, and executing playbook actions).
 
 
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 Internal Partnership
 
 
 
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 Be the face of Procurement for operations on site, and build effective business partnering.
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 Proactively partner with (i) Site Leadership (ii) other GPO teams such as Category or Global Supplier Management (iii) key partner functions such as Finance or Legal.
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 Where appropriate lead MBR and QBR with main internal and external stakeholders (GM, Change, RME, Vendors). Additionally, bring your expertise to key supplier meetings, or internal processes such as GEMBAs and Daily Deep Dives.
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 Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to add value to procurement local categories and processes. Identify and leverage savings opportunities, perform spend analysis, and support strategy definition for the country network. Deliver additional monetary value by using diverse cost/revenue management leverages (operational savings, revenue generation, warrants, long term contracts). Have the ability to extend SME responsibilities to different scales, including EMEA level.
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 Be an ambassador of the internal Spending &amp; Transaction and GPO policies. Educate and drive correct behaviors from Business Partners towards those rules and best practices.
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 Provide functional skills trainings, including to other GPO members.
 
 
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 Systems/Tools
 
 
 
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 Utilize various applications and systems to provide reliable reporting and data (ERP, Quicksight, PowerBI, etc) including Supplier performance metrics.
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 Use and enhance the available tools to analyze and leverage opportunities and risks on spends, categories, vendors, legal, and other aspects
 
 
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 Supplier Management
 
 
 
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 Deliver contracts from A to Z mastering CLM (Contract Life Management) and drive contract compliance from Suppliers.
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 Create, negotiate, and execute contractual agreements such as Work Orders and thorough Supply Agreements.
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 Manage supplier performance where required as per relevant supplier performance governance
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 Ensure the highest levels of services provided based on quality, maintenance, costs, sustainability, lead times, and other key elements.
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 Lead and support MBR/QBR where required this includes being the voice of our Suppliers and by making sure the payment process is running smoothly, they have the support needed, and take corrective and preventive measures if needed.
 
 
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 About The Team
 
 
 
 Operations sits at the heart of the Amazon customer experience. We look after everything from the moment a customer clicks buy, to the moment their item is delivered &ndash; from desktop to doorstep. Across EMEA we have more than 100 fulfilment centres, hundreds of delivery stations, thousands of machines, and tens of thousands of associates, all working together in harmony to make sure the right item gets delivered to the right person, in the right place, at the right time. In our buildings, millions of items are picked and packed by our associates every year. And on the road, our teams and partners work hard to make sure we get our customers what they want, when they want, wherever they are. We put the safety of our people above everything else, working in a modern, engaging environment as part of a team that welcomes individuality and diversity. The culture in our Operation is built on the way our teams bond and the work ethic that helps our business run like clockwork. We take real pride in a job well done, looking out for each other as we play our part in delivering the quality service Amazon is known for around the world. Regarding the team, the Site Procurement Operations team (SPO) works collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to provide procurement support and solutions. This pillar sits at the heart of site operations and works with local stakeholders to deliver procurement solutions to complex on-site projects.
 
 
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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 Experience in procurement
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
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 Experience in supply chain, commodity, and supplier management in a high volume, global sourcing and operations manufacturing environment with a global supply base of contract manufacturers
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 Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP, ORACLE, Coupa) in large organizations
 
 
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 Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
 
 
 
 
 Company
 
 - Afaq - Warehouse Branch - J02
 
 
 Job ID: A10383259
</div>

Procurement Specialist, SPO KSA

ACOUSTIEG

<div>
 Welcome to where every role drives real change. At ACOUSTIEG, we don't just offer jobs, we offer the chance to shape industries and transform communities. Join professionals who wake up knowing their work matters, solving challenges that impact millions. Founded in 2018, ACOUSTIEG is one of Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s leading companies in acoustic treatment and sound isolation. We deliver innovative solutions tailored to various sectors, from healthcare and education to residential and commercial projects. Ready to do work that matters? Explore our roles and join those making a real difference.
 
 
 Description
 
 
 Job Opportunity | Foreign Purchasing &amp; Logistics Specialist
 
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-Time
 
 
 
 Role Overview:
 
 
 We are seeking a
 
 Foreign Purchasing &amp; Logistics Specialist
 
 to manage international procurement activities and ensure smooth coordination of logistics operations. The role focuses on sourcing, supplier management, and maintaining efficient supply chain processes.
 
 Requirements
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field
 
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 Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
 
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 Strong knowledge of international trade and customs procedures
 
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 Experience working with shipping and logistics partners
 
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 Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems
 
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 Good communication skills in English
 
 
 
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 Roles And Responsibilities
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 Manage international sourcing and procurement activities
 
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 Evaluate and negotiate with overseas suppliers
 
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 Coordinate import and export operations, including documentation and clearance
 
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 Monitor logistics processes and ensure timely delivery
 
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 Track shipments and resolve operational issues
 
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 Ensure compliance with regulations and internal procedures
 
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 Coordinate with internal teams to align supply requirements
 
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 Analyze data to support cost efficiency and performance
 
 
 
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</div>

Foreign Purchasing & Logistics Specialist

Misk Schools

<div>
 
 
 Primary objective:
 
 
 
 The Recruitment Officer will support the recruitment and onboarding activities. Ultimately, The Recruitment Officer is responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle supported by the talent acquisition manager.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Areas of responsibility:
 
 
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 Build and maintain candidates&rsquo; database and develop a talent pipeline for future hiring needs.
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 Organize employment requisitions.
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 Responsible for advertising and job postings for open positions.
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 Utilize various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, recruitment agencies, and employee referrals.
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 Review and assess candidates&rsquo; suitability for the required post.
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 Conduct phone screens and gather the requirements such as education,experience, training, job skills and salary.
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 Provide a positive candidate experience and act as a Misk Schools ambassador.
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 Schedule interviews and keep calendars for all hiring teams and candidates.
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 Conduct sociometric hiring tests.
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 Greet and assist onsite interviewees.
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 Coordinate hiring activities with internal &amp; external clients.
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 Provide post-interview information to hiring managers.
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 Prepare pre-employment and new hire paperwork for processing.
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 Follow the practices of safer recruitment.
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 Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations and internal policies throughout the recruitment process. Follow up with the government relations regarding visa requirements for international hires.
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 Conduct new hire onboarding (e.g., preparing induction employee profile, delivering the orientation program) if needed.
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 Tracking and updating recruitment activity status in a weekly report that is presented to the Recruitment team and relevant departments.
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 Maintain partnerships with all departments in order to understand their business, be aware of their recruitment needs.
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 Collaborate and build relationships among recruitment agencies.
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 Maintain calendars for the Recruitment team.
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 Work as a team member with colleagues across the organisation.
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 Maintain the stakeholder as the focus of all activities.
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 Work flexibly according to the needs of the organisation.
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 Undertake additional duties as and when required by the line manager.
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 Safeguarding:
 
 
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 The post holder will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow the school&rsquo;s safeguarding policies and the staff code of conduct. They will directly support the Designated Safeguarding Lead as a priority to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students at the school.
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 Qualifications:
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration or any related field (essential).
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 Experience:
 
 
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 +2 years relevant experience.
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 Experience in mass recruiting.
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 Worked closely with local and international recruitment agencies.
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 Skills, knowledge and abilities:
 
 
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 Familiarity with hiring practices and stages (screening, interview, assessment,
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 onboarding).
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 Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English with colleagues and external agencies.
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 Ability to work sensitively with people from other cultures.
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 Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
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 Strong organizational and time management skills.
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 Ability to develop and maintain critical relationships internally and externally.
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 Enthusiasm for working in an environment of positive change and development.
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 Ability to organize own workload and work to agreed deadlines.
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 Great attention to detail.
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 Excellent organizational skills.
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 Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
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 Commitment to professional development.
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</div>

Recruitment Officer

McKinsey & Company

<div>
 
 Who You'll Work With
 
 
 
 Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
 
 
 In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues&mdash;at all levels&mdash;will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won&rsquo;t find anywhere else.
 
 
 When you join us, you will have:
 
 
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 Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
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 A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You&rsquo;ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
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 Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm&rsquo;s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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 World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
 
 
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 Your Impact
 
 
 
 As a member of our Client Capabilities Office in Riyadh, you will join our Centre of Procurement Excellence for Operations.
 
 
 In this role, you will contribute to our rapidly growing procurement service line, assisting organizations in building competitive advantage through world-class purchasing and supply management capabilities. Your work will be centered on creating sustainable impact, which is the key metric by which we measure our success.
 
 
 You will engage in end-to-end optimization efforts aimed at total value capture. This includes activities such as strategic sourcing, global sourcing, supplier collaboration and innovation, procure-to-pay processes, organization design, and capability building. Your contributions will span a variety of industry sectors, with a particular focus on Banking &amp; Financial Services, Basic Materials, Consumer Goods, Retail, Pharmaceuticals, and Travel, Transport &amp; Logistics.
 
 
 Over the past five years, we have successfully completed more than 2,300 procurement engagements across the globe and in various industries. You will play a crucial role in continuing this legacy of excellence and innovation in procurement.
 
 
 You will bring your industry purchasing experience to the Centre of Procurement Excellence for the Operations practice.
 
 
 Your primary role will focus on client service in the EEMA region, this is a global role involving cross-geography and cross-industry work, ideal for those aiming to become experts in the procurement domain. While in this role there will be extensive travel to client locations.
 
 
 You will mostly work on client engagements by driving a workstream for specific categories. You will provide short-term support to Client Serving Teams by delivering key insights on content-focused questions, such as spend analysis, TCO/should-cost modeling, contract analysis, supplier identification, saving idea/lever identification, sourcing strategy development, request for quotes management and analysis, negotiation strategy development, and tracking mechanism development. Additionally, you will support client proposals and other client development activities, bringing relevant knowledge and capabilities to clients.
 
 
 You will also support the development and maintenance of procurement capabilities, including assets, knowledge, tools, fact packs, case studies, and primers.
 
 
 
 Your Qualifications and Skills
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in engineering/technology; master's degree preferred, MBA in operations advantageous
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 3+ years of experience in procurement or consulting
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 Expertise in the following areas: sourcing, supplier management, category management, costing, negotiations and PO management
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 Experience with e-procurement tools (spend analysis, RFQ tools, costing, eAuctions) is advantageous
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 Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and relevant analytics/statistical software
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 Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to identify root causes and solutions
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 Solid business knowledge and understanding of economic, financial, and general business concepts
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 Strong interpersonal skills, team player, intellectually curious, excellent communication skills
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Knowledge Analyst - Operations & Procurement

<div>General Summary
Qiddiya City is an exciting new destination city right on the doorstep of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The city plan will include 25 distinct masterplan districts across sports, entertainment, arts and culture, and mixed-use areas, residential communities and nature. Qiddiya City will eventually be home to more than 600,000 residents and host millions of visitors and experience seekers yearly.
The Sales and Leasing Performance Unit (PLU) within Qiddiya is responsible for developing best practice sales and leasing standards and expertise within the organisation. At the heart of this unit sits the Qiddiya Real Estate LearnLab (QREL), a digital-first, gamified learning academy, designed to drive measurable commercial capability development across the Sales and Leasing function.
The Senior Specialist &ndash; Training Administration role reports directly to the Senior Manager, Digital Systems. This role is the operational backbone of the learning platform, aimed at ensuring that learners are correctly configured, content is accurately published and maintained, training schedules are coordinated, and learning data is surfaced in a meaningful and timely way through dashboards and reporting.
About the Role/Project Scope
This is a highly organised, detail-oriented, and platform management role that requires a strong working knowledge of LMS/LXP administration, digital content authoring, data and dashboard management, and learner coordination. The Senior Specialist &ndash; Training Administration will work closely with the other teams of the Qiddiya Real Estate LearnLab (QREL) to ensure the platform runs smoothly, learners receive a seamless experience, and senior stakeholders have the operational data it needs to make informed decisions. 
Key Responsibilities
LMS/LXP Administration and Learner Account Management<ul><li>Serve as the day-to-day LMS/LXP administrator for the Qiddiya Real Estate LearnLab online academy, managing all learner-facing configuration across internal and external learner audience.</li><li>Create, manage, and maintain learner accounts in Qiddiya&rsquo;s LMS/LXP, including user provisioning, role assignment, cohort allocation, and access management across all active learning programmes.</li><li>Process new learner onboarding requests, ensuring accurate data entry, correct role tagging, and timely account activation so that learners can access their assigned programmes without delay.</li><li>Manage learner enrollments, unenrollment, and transfers between programmes and cohorts in Qiddiya&rsquo;s LMS/LXP, maintaining an accurate and up-to-date learner register at all times.</li><li>Configure and maintain smart groups, learning paths, and auto-enrolment rules within Qiddiya&rsquo;s LMS/LXP to ensure learners are automatically directed to the correct content based on their role, BU, and cohort.</li><li>Administer completion certificates and badge awards within Qiddiya&rsquo;s LMS/LXP, ensuring all gamification mechanics including points allocation, badge triggers, and leaderboard entries fire correctly and are verified against test results.</li><li>Troubleshoot learner access issues, SCORM loading errors, completion tracking failures, and platform navigation problems, escalating to the Senior Manager, Digital Systems where platform-level resolution is required.</li><li>Maintain the QREL learner database as a live and accurate record, auditing regularly for duplicate accounts, inactive users, or misassigned roles.</li></ul>
Training Schedule Coordination and Programme Administration<ul><li>Coordinate and manage the QREL training calendar, scheduling live learning sessions, instructor-led workshops, onboarding events, and assessment windows across all cohorts and BU audiences.</li><li>Send calendar invitations, pre-session communications, joining instructions, and preparation materials to learners and facilitators ahead of scheduled training sessions.</li><li>Track attendance and participation for all live and scheduled training events, maintaining accurate session records and flagging non-attendance to the relevant Anchor or BU lead.</li><li>Coordinate logistics for in-person training sessions including room booking, materials preparation, equipment checks, and facilitator support where required.</li><li>Maintain a forward-looking training schedule that is shared with the DS team, Learner Experience team, Programs team, and relevant BU stakeholders on a regular basis.</li><li>Manage training waitlists, cohort capacity, and scheduling conflicts, escalating prioritisation decisions to the Senior Manager, Digital Systems where required.</li><li>Support post-training administration including assessment distribution, feedback survey deployment, and completion record updates in Qiddiya&rsquo;s LMS/LXP following live sessions.</li></ul> 
Content Authoring and Publishing in LMS/LXP<ul><li>Author, build, and publish learning content within Qiddiya&rsquo;s LMS/LXP using the platform's native authoring tools, including course builder, module cards, scenario cards, question cards, survey cards, and reflection prompts.</li><li>Support the production of bite-sized digital learning assets in LMS/LXP including knowledge checks, pre-assessments, placement tests, and spaced repetition review cards aligned to the QREL content architecture.</li><li>Apply and maintain the QREL metadata taxonomy across all published content in LMS/LXP, ensuring every module carries the correct realm tag, skill tag, language tag, audience tag, and content type classification.</li><li>Manage content version control in LMS/LXP, archiving outdated or superseded modules correctly to protect completion records and learner history while keeping the active content catalogue clean and accurate.</li><li>Conduct regular content audits within the LMS/LXP catalogue to identify and resolve tagging errors, broken SCORM links, incorrect completion criteria, or sequencing issues.</li><li>Coordinate with the Programs team and Accenture on the timely receipt of SCORM files, reviewing each upload against the content acceptance criteria before publishing to the live environment.</li></ul>
Dashboard Management and Reporting<ul><li>Build, maintain, and update QREL learning dashboards within LMS/LXP Insights and Power BI, ensuring that real-time and periodic reports are available to the DS team, Learner Experience team, BU Training Leads, and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Produce regular operational reports covering learner completion rates, module engagement, assessment scores, at-risk learner flags, and platform activity volumes, distributing these to the relevant stakeholders on an agreed reporting cadence.</li><li>Monitor Qiddiya&rsquo;s LMS/LXP Insights on a daily and weekly basis, identifying completion gaps, engagement drops, or data anomalies and escalating to the Senior Manager, Digital Systems with a clear summary and recommended action.</li><li>Maintain the four-view QREL reporting suite &mdash; Learning Administrator, BU Training Lead, Senior Stakeholders, and Performance Team &mdash; ensuring dashboards are accurate, up to date, and aligned to the agreed KPI framework.</li><li>Track and report on platform health metrics including login frequency, session duration, active learner counts, at-risk content flags, and notification open rates, providing weekly summaries to the Senior Manager, Digital Systems.</li><li>Ensure all learner data and reporting outputs are handled in accordance with QREL data governance standards and Qiddiya's data privacy requirements.</li></ul>
Stakeholder Coordination and Communication<ul><li>Act as the first point of contact for learner queries, access issues, and platform questions, responding promptly and escalating to the Manager/Senior Manager, Digital Systems and or other teams respectively, where platform-level intervention is needed.</li><li>Liaise with BU Training Leads and Anchors to communicate training schedules, completion deadlines, assessment requirements, and learner progress updates on a regular basis.</li><li>Coordinate with the Learner Experience (LX) team to ensure learner-facing communications, including launch announcements, welcome messages, and campaign content, are aligned to the QREL brand and distributed through the correct channels.</li><li>Work closely with the Programs and LX teams to ensure content is published correctly, learner pathways are configured accurately, and the learner experience is delivered consistently across every cohort and learning area.</li><li>Support the Senior Manager, Digital Systems in preparing materials, data summaries, and status updates for internal meetings, Steerco sessions, and vendor reviews.</li></ul> 
Requirements 
Skills and Attributes required/ desired
Essential (must have to perform the role):<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Learning and Development, Education, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum 3 to 5 years of professional experience in a learning administration, LMS/LXP management, or digital learning operations role, preferably in a large organization.</li><li>Demonstrated working knowledge in managing a LMS/LXP (for examples Sana, Cornerstone, etc), including learner account management, content publishing, enrolment configuration, and reporting.</li><li>Experience uploading, configuring, and troubleshooting SCORM content within an LMS/LXP environment.</li><li>Proficiency in building and maintaining dashboards and reports using LMS/LXP Insights, Power BI, or equivalent data visualisation tools.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry, account management, and content configuration.</li><li>Working knowledge of digital learning authoring tools (Articulate/Elucidat/Mindsmith/Genially/iSpring/etc) or equivalent</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Arabic proficiency is an advantage.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>High proficiency in Microsoft 365 including SharePoint, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.</li></ul>
Desirable (advantageous):<ul><li>Prior experience working within a Sales and Leasing, real estate, or commercial capability development environment.</li><li>Familiarity with gamification mechanics in a learning platform context, including points, badges, leaderboards, and progress-based unlocking.</li><li>Experience producing or administering bilingual English and Arabic learning content, including familiarity with right-to-left formatting and Arabic SCORM testing.</li><li>Experience working within a parent-child LMS/LXP node structure or multi-entity learning environment.</li></ul> 
Preferred Background and experience
<ul><li>Proven track record as an LMS/LXP administrator in a mid-to-large organisation, managing learner populations across multiple cohorts, business units, or geographies.</li><li>Experience managing LMS/LXP or an equivalent platform as a named administrator, with responsibility for end-to-end platform governance including user management, content publishing, and reporting.</li><li>Background in digital learning operations, with hands-on experience building and publishing content using native LMS authoring tools and SCORM-based modules.</li><li>Demonstrated experience producing and managing learning dashboards and data reports for multiple stakeholder audiences.</li><li>Track record of coordinating training schedules and programme logistics across a large and geographically distributed learner population.</li></ul>
Experience working within a structured content governance and metadata tagging framework.</div>

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