Head of Procurement

Job description

About Tahreez: Tahreez is a Saudi systems integrator and technology contractor specializing in advanced security, communication, AV, AIoT, healthcare digitalization, and data center solutions. The company provides design-build-operate and managed services offerings. Operating as part of the employer, Tahreez partners with global leaders to deliver and manage mission-critical infrastructure for smart cities, critical facilities, and live sports and entertainment venues in Riyadh. Role Purpose: The Head of Procurement will lead Tahreez's procurement function. This full-time role focuses on driving supplier management excellence, procurement efficiency, and cost optimization to support the company's project delivery and managed services business. Key Responsibilities: Optimize supplier management processes to enhance performance and reduce costs. Conduct regular supplier audits and performance reviews to ensure compliance and quality standards are met. Build and maintain collaborative supplier relationships that support long-term value creation. Negotiate favorable commercial terms and manage supplier relationships across various categories. Streamline procurement processes to reduce cycle time and improve turnaround. Implement procurement automation tools and drive process improvements across the team. Define and monitor team productivity metrics, ensuring consistent application of standardized processes. Partner with IT to support the implementation and adoption of procurement systems and tools. Implement cost management strategies to achieve targeted reductions in procurement costs. Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality and service standards. Conduct budget variance analysis and collaborate with Finance on regular cost review meetings. Balance cost-reduction objectives against quality, delivery, and risk considerations. Governance and Leadership: Lead regular progress reviews to ensure procurement objectives remain on track. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, recommending recognition mechanisms for teams delivering strong cost savings and process gains. Champion global procurement processes, tools, and systems across the organization

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement
• Proficient in supplier management processes
• Experience with procurement automation tools
• Knowledge of commercial terms and supplier relationships
• Experience with budget variance analysis and cost review meetings
• Ability to work with other departments

Skills