Group Chief Procurement Officer

Job description

Lead and establish a group-wide procurement function to achieve cost optimization, risk-managed sourcing, and value-driven supplier partnerships. Design and implement a procurement strategy aligned with cost control, operational efficiency, and localization goals. Oversee procurement of industrial equipment, raw materials, facility operations, outsourced services, and strategic CAPEX. Standardize procurement policies, ERP integration, supplier scorecards, and spend control across subsidiaries. Negotiate high-value, long-term contracts focusing on lifecycle value, ESG alignment, and risk mitigation. Collaborate with legal, operations, and finance for compliance, dispute management, and supplier audits. Build and manage a high-performance procurement team with category expertise, negotiation skills, and business partnering mindset. Directly oversee strategic sourcing events, international supplier onboarding, and e‑procurement platform implementation.

Requirements

• 15+ years senior procurement and supply chain experience in industrial, construction or infrastructure organizations
• 5+ years at group or C‑level
• proven success managing complex supplier ecosystems and leading procurement transformation
• deep knowledge of Saudi procurement law, localization programs and VAT/tax considerations
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain Management
• MBA or CIPS certification preferred
• experience deploying digital procurement tools and ERP workflows (Oracle, SAP, etc.)
• fluent English
• Arabic proficiency is a distinct advantage

Skills