Director - Procurement - Hospitality

The organization is a flagship giga project under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative, designed to create a unique entertainment, cultural, and lifestyle destination. This position will play a crucial role in supporting the hospitality portfolio required to service needs of this multibillion-dollar project through effective management of procurement operations.

The Director - Procurement will lead the procurement function across multiple projects, ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment with the overall goals of the organization. This position focuses on developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing the procurement cycle to ensure timely delivery of quality services proved by consultants, contractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive procurement strategies aligned with the project goals, focusing on cost efficiency, stakeholder satisfaction, and service delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with project teams to understand procurement needs and establish a roadmap for procurement activities. Conduct market assessments to identify potential vendors and negotiate contracts to deliver the best value.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and contractors to ensure a reliable supply chain.
• Oversee supplier evaluations performance appraisals, ensuring compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives regarding supplier performance and procurement processes.
• Manage and guide the procurement team in all operational aspects, ensuring efficient workflows and best practices.
• Monitor procurement activities to ensure alignment with budget requirements and legal compliance.
• Facilitate procurement training for staff members to enhance skill sets and knowledge in effective purchasing practices.
• Ensure all procurement activities are in accordance with corporate processes and procedures to ensure compliance and governance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management to align procurement efforts with organizational objectives.
• Provide regular updates on procurement performance and strategic initiatives to stakeholders.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential supply chain disruptions and develop mitigation strategies accordingly.
• Lead and mentor team members to grow their careers within QIC, with a particular focus on Saudization.
• Represent the Procurement function at the N-2 committee and report with regular updates on workload, performance metrics, etc..